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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kanazawa is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kanazawa is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥8000 - ¥13000.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Kanazawa?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Kanazawa via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Osaka to Kanazawa?

The distance between Osaka and Kanazawa is 275 km. The road distance is 268 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥8000 - ¥13000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Osaka to Kanazawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Kanazawa train from?

Osaka to Kanazawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or fly from Osaka to Kanazawa?

The best way to get from Osaka to Kanazawa is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥8000 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥39000 - ¥65000 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Osaka to Kanazawa train arrive?

Osaka to Kanazawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Osaka to Kanazawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kanazawa is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Osaka to Kanazawa.

Where can I stay near Kanazawa?

There are 551+ hotels available in Kanazawa.

Osaka to Kanazawa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Kanazawa by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Shin-Ōsaka Station to TsurugaThunderbird
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to KanazawaTsurugi / ...
2h 33m
¥8,432–12,388
Drive 268 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Osaka to Kanazawa268 km
3h 47m
¥4,562–6,589
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Fukui
2. Take the train from Fukui to KanazawaTsurugi / ...
4h 21m
¥6,900–11,456
Fly
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)ITM - KMQ
5h 24m
¥39,933–64,510

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ) flights

105Weekly Planes

4h 8mAverage Duration

¥15,548Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 274.6 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kanazawa via Tsuruga in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and two other airlines fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ) hourly.

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