The distance between Chitose and Kanazawa is around 855km (532 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Chitose to Kanazawa by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Komatsu (KMQ) then take the train to Kanazawa.
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Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Kanazawa.
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Take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Morioka then take the bus to Sendai and then to Kanazawa Station.
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Take a ferry to Tsuruga then take the train to Kanazawa.
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Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Kanazawa.
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There are several options for getting from Chitose to Kanazawa by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥19,715 ($145) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,140 ($265).
The distance between Chitose and Kanazawa is around 855km (532 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 815km (507 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Chitose and Kanazawa by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Chitose to Kanazawa is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ¥36,140 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Chitose and Kanazawa is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥19,715 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chitose and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chitose to Kanazawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Omiya(Saitama). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chitose and Kanazawa. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chitose and Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Komatsu (KMQ) then take the train to Kanazawa. instead which will take 2h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chitose to Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Komatsu (KMQ) then take the train to Kanazawa. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chitose to Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Komatsu (KMQ) then take the train to Kanazawa. instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chitose to Kanazawa is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ¥36,140 ($265).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | ¥36,140($265) | hourly | 879km (546 miles) |
Fly to Toyama (TOY), Train | 2h 30m | ¥32,445($235) | hourly | 855km (532 miles) |
Train | 8h 55m | ¥37,645($275) | every 4 hours | 1,462km (908 miles) |
Bus and Train | 18h 50m | ¥34,225($250) | once daily | 1,296km (806 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 22h 50m | ¥23,000($170) | once daily | 1,182km (734 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 25m | ¥19,715($145) | twice daily | 1,176km (731 miles) |
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Hakodate Teisan Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
AIRDO
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
The following major airports near Kanazawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.