How to travel from Chitose to Kanazawa, Japan

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.

6 routes found

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.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Komatsu (KMQ) then take the train to Kanazawa.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,140($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Kanazawa.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,645($275)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

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.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,225($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Tsuruga then take the train to Kanazawa.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,000($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Kanazawa.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,715($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chitose and Kanazawa

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Chitose to Kanazawa

Compare travel optionsbetween Chitose and Kanazawa

Transport options from Chitose to Kanazawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
¥36,140($265)
hourly879km (546 miles)
Fly to Toyama (TOY), Train2h 30m
¥32,445($235)
hourly855km (532 miles)
Train
8h 55m
¥37,645($275)
every 4 hours1,462km (908 miles)
Bus and Train
18h 50m
¥34,225($250)
once daily1,296km (806 miles)
Ferry and Train
22h 50m
¥23,000($170)
once daily1,182km (734 miles)
Car and Ferry
16h 25m
¥19,715($145)
twice daily1,176km (731 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