There are 7 ways to get from Kanazawa to Sano by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Kanazawa to Takasaki
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Take the train from Takasaki to Sano
Cheapest option
Bus, train
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Take the bus from 金沢駅東口 to 新前橋駅
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Take the train from Shim-Maebashi to Sano
5 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Busta Shinjuku
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Take the bus from Basuta Shinjuku to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal
Drive
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Drive from Kanazawa to Sano
Train to Komatsu, fly, train, bus
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Take the train from Kanazawa to Komatsu
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Fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND)
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Take the train from Hamamatsucho to Oji
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Take the bus from Ōji to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal
Bus to Noto, fly, bus
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Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Noto Satoyama Airport
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Fly from Noto (NTQ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND)
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Take the bus from Ōji to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal
Train to Toyama, fly, train, bus
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Take the train from Kanazawa to Toyama
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Fly from Toyama (TOY) to Tokyo Haneda (HND)
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Take the train from Hamamatsucho to Oji
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Take the bus from Ōji to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Sano is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Sano is to train which costs ¥9500 - ¥14000 and takes 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanazawa station to Sano. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa Station West Exit and arriving at Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal via Basuta Shinjuku. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Sano. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Sano via Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Kanazawa and Sano is 267 km. The road distance is 395.3 km.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Sano without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥9500 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Kanazawa to Sano, including transfers.
Kanazawa to Sano bus services, operated by MARUICHI KANKO Co.,Ltd, depart from Kanazawa Station West Exit.
Kanazawa to Sano train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kanazawa station.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Sano is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥9500 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 9h 11m.
- Distance: 267.2 km
- Duration: 4h 13m
What companies run services between Kanazawa, Japan and Sano, Japan?
You can take a train from Kanazawa to Sano via Takasaki in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanazawa to Sano via Busta Shinjuku and Basuta Shinjuku in around 9h 11m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Komatsu to Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10000 - ¥19000
Flights from Noto to Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10000 - ¥19000
Flights from Toyama to Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10000 - ¥15000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Komatsu to Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥9500 - ¥19000
Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Kanazawa to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8500 - ¥12000
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥8500 - ¥12000
- Reserved seat
- ¥9500 - ¥12000
- Green seat
- ¥12000 - ¥17000
Train from Kanazawa to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2800 - ¥4500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥2800 - ¥3800
- Reserved seat
- ¥3600 - ¥4500
- Green seat
- ¥4300 - ¥6000
Japan Railways operates a large proportion of Japan's main intercity routes, including the high-speed Shinkansen (bullet train) service and commuter rail service. Covering 1665 stations across 7458km, Japan Railways carries an average of 17 million passengers per day. Trains are clean, comfortable and punctual. There are several rail passes on offer for customers, such as the extremely popular national JR Pass and regional Hokkaido Pass, JR Kyushu Pass and JR West Pass, among others.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Takasaki to Sano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1000 - ¥1500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Shim-Maebashi to Sano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900 - ¥1400
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Kanazawa to Komatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥490 - ¥700
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Hamamatsucho to Oji(Tokyo)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥260 - ¥380
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Kanazawa to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥900 - ¥1400
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Kanazawa to Komatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1200 - ¥1800
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥1200 - ¥1800
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1200 - ¥1800
- Green Seat
- ¥1500 - ¥2200
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Hamamatsucho to Oji
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥270 - ¥400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/
- Phone
- +81 27-287-4000
- Website
- ncb.jp
Bus from 金沢駅東口 to 新前橋駅
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4800 - ¥7500
- Schedules at
- ncb.jp
Bus from 金沢駅東口 to バスタ新宿
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5000 - ¥8000
- Schedules at
- ncb.jp
- Phone
- 0767-53-6161
- Website
- maruichi-gp.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Busta Shinjuku
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- maruichi-gp.co.jp
- Phone
- 03-3844-0489
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
Bus from Basuta Shinjuku to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1550
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
Bus from Ōji to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1550
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 81762375115
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa Station to Noto Satoyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1800 - ¥2600
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Komatsu Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Kanazawa to Sano bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal station.
Kanazawa to Sano train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Sano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Sano is 395 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Kanazawa to Sano.
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines offer flights from Komatsu Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport.
There are 23+ hotels available in Sano. Prices start at ¥12500 per night.