What is the cheapest way to get from Gunma to Kanazawa?

The cheapest way to get from Gunma to Kanazawa is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gunma to Kanazawa?

The fastest way to get from Gunma to Kanazawa is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000.

Is there a direct bus between Gunma and Kanazawa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 高崎駅東口 and arriving at 金沢駅東口. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Gunma and Kanazawa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Takasaki and arriving at Kanazawa. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Gunma to Kanazawa?

The distance between Gunma and Kanazawa is 345 km. The road distance is 302.8 km.

How do I travel from Gunma to Kanazawa without a car?

The best way to get from Gunma to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000.

How long does it take to get from Gunma to Kanazawa?

The train from Takasaki to Kanazawa takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Gunma to Kanazawa bus from?

Gunma to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, depart from 高崎駅東口 station.

Where do I catch the Gunma to Kanazawa train from?

Gunma to Kanazawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Takasaki station.

Train or bus from Gunma to Kanazawa?

The best way to get from Gunma to Kanazawa is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥9000 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Gunma to Kanazawa bus arrive?

Gunma to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at 金沢駅東口 station.

Where does the Gunma to Kanazawa train arrive?

Gunma to Kanazawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kanazawa station.

Can I drive from Gunma to Kanazawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Gunma to Kanazawa is 303 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Gunma to Kanazawa.

Where can I stay near Kanazawa?

There are 546+ hotels available in Kanazawa.

Gunma to Kanazawa - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Gunma to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Takasaki to Kanazawatrain Hakutaka
2h 20m
¥8,500–13,000
Drive 302.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Takasaki to Kanazawacar 302.8 km
4h 52m
¥5,199–7,509
Bus
1. Take the bus from 高崎駅東口 to 金沢駅東口bus 高速バス東京・さいたま・群馬～富山・金沢線
6h 45m
¥6,500–9,000

Gunma to Kanazawa by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 45mAverage Duration

¥6,500Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gunma to Kanazawa.

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Distance: 345.2 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Gunma, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Takasaki to Kanazawa every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥8,500–13,000 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Nippon Chuo Bus operates a bus from 高崎駅東口 to 金沢駅東口 once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–9,000 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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