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.
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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Take the train to Komatsu then fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).
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Take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 55m | ¥36,005($265) | hourly | 493km (307 miles) |
Train to Toyama, plane | 3h 15m | ¥40,385($295) | every 2 hours | 484km (301 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 40m | ¥38,195($280) | every 20 mins | 563km (350 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 40m | ¥21,220($155) | hourly | 583km (362 miles) |
Train via Nagoya | 4h 30m | ¥17,110($125) | every 4 hours | 464km (288 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 30m | ¥13,690($100) | hourly | 450km (280 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | ¥6,570($48) | on demand | 451km (280 miles) |
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Hokutetsu Transportation
The following major airports near Fuji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.