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

The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Seto is to bus which costs ¥3400 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Seto is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Kanazawa and Seto?

No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Seto. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Setoshi via Tsuruga, Maibara, Nagoya and Kozoji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Kanazawa to Seto?

The distance between Kanazawa and Seto is 285 km. The road distance is 219.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Seto without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥9000 - ¥15000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Kanazawa to Seto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Seto train from?

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

Train or bus from Kanazawa to Seto?

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Seto is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥9000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Kanazawa to Seto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kanazawa to Seto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Seto is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Kanazawa to Seto.

Where can I stay near Seto?

There are 744+ hotels available in Seto.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Tsuruga
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Maibara
3. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoya Station
3h 55m
¥9,458–14,369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus CenterNagoya
4h 47m
¥3,400–6,000
Drive 219.6 km
1. Drive from Kanazawa to Seto219.6 km
3h 15m
¥3,670–5,301

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 285.1 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Kanazawa to Setoshi via Tsuruga, Maibara, Nagoya, and Kozoji in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Center hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,400–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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