How to travel from Hirosaki to Kanazawa, Japan

The distance between Hirosaki and Kanazawa is around 698km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hirosaki 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to Komatsu (KMQ).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,060($280)
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Train

Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Kanazawa.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,800($225)

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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai and then to Kanazawa Station.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,975($125)
Operated by

JR Bus Tōhoku

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Drive

Drive to Kanazawa.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance698km (434 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Kanazawa

There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Kanazawa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥16,975 ($125) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,060 ($280).

The distance between Hirosaki and Kanazawa is around 698km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 557km (346 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Hirosaki and Kanazawa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Kanazawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥38,060 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Kanazawa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥16,975 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hirosaki to Kanazawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Aomori and Omiya(Saitama). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hirosaki and Kanazawa. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hirosaki and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hirosaki to Kanazawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Hirosaki and Kanazawa. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hirosaki to Kanazawa. We recommend that you take the train to Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Hirosaki and Kanazawa. The distance is around 698km (434 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Kanazawa is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ¥30,800 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hirosaki and Kanazawa

Transport options from Hirosaki to Kanazawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
¥38,060($280)
every 20 mins937km (582 miles)
Train to Takanosu(Jr), plane4h 5m
¥38,605($280)
every 20 mins916km (569 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
¥39,015($285)
hourly1,080km (671 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
¥30,800($225)
hourly1,094km (679 miles)
Train via Akita8h 45m
¥23,955($175)
every 20 mins733km (455 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
¥16,975($125)
once daily837km (520 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
¥10,130($74)
on demand698km (434 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