There are 4 ways to get from Yamagata to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gifu to Tsurugatrain Shirasagi
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain Tsurugi
3h 55m¥3,543–5,001Drive 178.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamagata to Kanazawacar 178.6 km
2h 26m¥3,092–4,467Bus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus Nagoya
5h 27m¥3,982–6,660Train, bus
- Take the train from Gifu to Takayamatrain Hida 25 / ...
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus Takayama
7h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Kanazawa is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Kanazawa station. However, there are services departing from Kami-iwasaki and arriving at Kanazawa Station West Gate via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Gifu and arriving at Kanazawa via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Yamagata and Kanazawa is 245 km. The road distance is 178.6 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Yamagata to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Yamagata to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Yamagata to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Gifu station.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Kanazawa is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Yamagata, Gifu, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kami-iwasaki to Kanazawa via Ｊｒ岐阜 ６番のりば, Gifu, and Tsuruga in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gate hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,400–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Gifu to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Gifu to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamagata to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa Station West Gate.
Yamagata to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Kanazawa is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Yamagata to Kanazawa.
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