How to travel from Kanazawa to Kudamatsu, Japan

The distance between Kanazawa and Kudamatsu is around 656km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kanazawa to Kudamatsu 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 KudamatsuKanazawa if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,075($225)
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Train

Take the train to Kyoto and then to Tokuyama.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,070($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,715($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kudamatsu.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance666km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanazawa and Kudamatsu

There are several options for getting from Kanazawa to Kudamatsu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥18,070 ($130) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,075 ($225).

The distance between Kanazawa and Kudamatsu is around 656km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (322 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Kanazawa and Kudamatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Kudamatsu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Kudamatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,070 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanazawa and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kanazawa to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto and Tokuyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kanazawa and Kudamatsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanazawa to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) 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 Kudamatsu. The distance is around 666km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanazawa to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥18,070 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kanazawa and Kudamatsu

Transport options from Kanazawa to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
¥31,075($225)
hourly834km (518 miles)
Fly to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK), Train4h 25m
¥27,790($205)
every 4 hours1,119km (695 miles)
Train
4h 25m
¥18,070($130)
every 4 hours656km (407 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
¥19,715($145)
every 4 hours808km (502 miles)
Train and Bus12h 40m
¥18,210($135)
once daily715km (444 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
¥9,995($73)
on demand666km (414 miles)

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Airports near Kudamatsu

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

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu