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

The cheapest way to get from Seto to Kanazawa is to bus which costs ¥3400 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seto to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Seto and Kanazawa?

No, there is no direct train from Seto to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Setoshi and arriving at Kanazawa via Kōzōji, Nagoya Station, Maibara and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Seto to Kanazawa?

The distance between Seto and Kanazawa is 285 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Seto to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥9000 - ¥15000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Seto to Kanazawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seto to Kanazawa train from?

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

Train or bus from Seto to Kanazawa?

The best way to get from Seto to Kanazawa is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥9000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Seto to Kanazawa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Seto to Kanazawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Seto to Kanazawa is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Seto to Kanazawa.

Where can I stay near Kanazawa?

There are 549+ hotels available in Kanazawa.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibara
2. Take the train from Maibara to Tsuruga
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
3h 41m
¥9,431–14,667
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West GateNagoya
5h 9m
¥3,400–6,000
Drive 218.4 km
1. Drive from Seto to Kanazawa218.4 km
3h 16m
¥3,722–5,376

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 285.1 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Setoshi to Kanazawa via Kōzōji, Nagoya Station, Maibara, and Tsuruga in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gate hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,400–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 58m.

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