How to travel from Kanazawa to Fuji, Japan

The distance between Kanazawa and Fuji is around 450km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kanazawa to Fuji 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 Komatsu then fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,005($265)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,220($155)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,690($100)
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Drive

Drive to Fuji.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance451km (280 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanazawa and Fuji

There are several options for getting from Kanazawa to Fuji by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥13,690 ($100) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,005 ($265).

The distance between Kanazawa and Fuji is around 450km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Kanazawa and Fuji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Fuji is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥36,005 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Fuji, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,690 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanazawa and Fuji. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kanazawa to Fuji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kanazawa and Fuji. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Kanazawa and Fuji. We recommend that you take the train to Komatsu then fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanazawa to Fuji. We recommend that you take the train to Komatsu then fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka). instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Fuji is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Fuji. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) 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 Kanazawa and Fuji. The distance is around 451km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanazawa to Fuji is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥21,220 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kanazawa and Fuji

Transport options from Kanazawa to Fuji
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 55m
¥36,005($265)
hourly493km (307 miles)
Train to Toyama, plane3h 15m
¥40,385($295)
every 2 hours484km (301 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 40m
¥38,195($280)
every 20 mins563km (350 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
¥21,220($155)
hourly583km (362 miles)
Train via Nagoya4h 30m
¥17,110($125)
every 4 hours464km (288 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 30m
¥13,690($100)
hourly450km (280 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
¥6,570($48)
on demand451km (280 miles)

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Airports near Fuji

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Fuji
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Fuji
MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Fuji