There are 3 ways to get from Seto to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain
- Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain
4h 49m¥3,926–5,702Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus Nagoya
5h 6m¥3,300–6,000Drive 219.6 km
- Drive from Seto to Kanazawacar 219.6 km
3h 20m¥3,359–4,851
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seto to Kanazawa is to bus which costs ¥3300 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Seto to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Seto station to Kanazawa station. However, there are services departing from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit and arriving at Kanazawa Station West Gate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
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, Tsuruga and Fukui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Seto and Kanazawa is 298 km. The road distance is 219.6 km.
The best way to get from Seto to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Seto to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Seto to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.
Seto to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya Station.
The best way to get from Seto to Kanazawa is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 6m.
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, Tsuruga, and Fukui in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gate hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,300–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagoya Station to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Nagoya Station to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Fukui to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Seto to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa Station West Gate.
Seto to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seto to Kanazawa is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Seto to Kanazawa.
There are 554+ hotels available in Kanazawa.