How to travel from Asago to Kanazawa, Japan

The distance between Asago and Kanazawa is around 278km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Asago to Kanazawa by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KanazawaAsago if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Kyoto and then to Kanazawa.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,585($70)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Kanazawa.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,125($145)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Senri NT and then to Sabae IC then take the train to Kanazawa.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,680($78)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kanazawa.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance278km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asago and Kanazawa

There are several options for getting from Asago to Kanazawa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥6,710 ($49) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,245 ($31).

The distance between Asago and Kanazawa is around 278km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Asago and Kanazawa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asago to Kanazawa is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥4,245 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Asago and Kanazawa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥6,710 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asago and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Asago to Kanazawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fukuchiyama and Kyoto. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Asago and Kanazawa. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Asago and Kanazawa. We recommend that you drive to Kanazawa. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asago to Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Kanazawa. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Kanazawa is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Asago and Kanazawa. The distance is around 278km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asago to Kanazawa is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥9,585 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Asago and Kanazawa

Transport options from Asago to Kanazawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
¥9,585($70)
every 2 hours344km (214 miles)
Train via Tsuruga4h 45m
¥6,710($49)
every 3 hours284km (177 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 35m
¥20,125($145)
hourly398km (248 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 50m
¥10,680($78)
twice daily414km (258 miles)
Drive
3hrs
¥4,245($31)
on demand278km (173 miles)

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Airports near Kanazawa

The following major airports near Kanazawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KMQ
Komatsu Airport (KMQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from Kanazawa
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Kanazawa