How to travel from Kanazawa to Hyuga, Japan
The distance between Kanazawa and Hyuga is around 845km (525 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kanazawa to Hyuga by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hyuga → Kanazawa if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥26,150($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Kyoto
Take the train to Kyoto, Kokura then Oita and then to Hyugashi.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥27,925($205)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya then take the train to Hakata then take the bus to Nobeoka Station.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥28,200($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanazawa and Hyuga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kanazawa to Hyuga by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥20,125 ($145) and will take around 17h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,150 ($190).
The distance between Kanazawa and Hyuga is around 845km (525 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 652km (405 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Kanazawa and Hyuga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Hyuga is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥26,150 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Hyuga, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanazawa and Hyuga. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kanazawa to Hyuga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto and Kokura. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kanazawa and Hyuga. Trains depart twice daily 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 Kanazawa and Hyuga. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanazawa to Hyuga. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Hyuga is Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (KMI) which is approximately 64km (39 miles) from Hyuga. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hyuga. The distance is around 1,028km (639 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanazawa to Hyuga is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around ¥27,380 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kanazawa and Hyuga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 50m | ¥26,150($190) | hourly | 941km (585 miles) |
| Train to Maibara, plane | 5h 30m | ¥37,375($275) | hourly | 951km (591 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 35m | ¥29,705($215) | hourly | 845km (525 miles) |
| Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), train | 6h 50m | ¥34,910($255) | every 3 hours | 1,004km (624 miles) |
Train via Kyoto + 1 similar | 8h 35m | ¥27,925($205) | every 3 hours | 1,031km (641 miles) |
| Train | 8h 55m | ¥27,380($200) | twice daily | 1,031km (641 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 12h 15m | ¥28,200($205) | 4 times a day | 1,229km (763 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 17h 5m | ¥20,125($145) | once daily | 1,095km (680 miles) |
Drive | 11h 40m | ¥15,335($110) | on demand | 1,028km (639 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kanazawa and Hyuga
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Oriental Air Bridge
Bus companies
Meitetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
Train operators
Airports near Hyuga
The following major airports near Hyuga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
- Distance
- 64km (39 miles) from Hyuga
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Hyuga
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 170km (105 miles) from Hyuga