The distance between Kanazawa and Nagoya is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kanazawa to Nagoya by train, bus and car. 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 Maibara and then to Nagoya.
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Take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya.
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There are several options for getting from Kanazawa to Nagoya by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥5,475 ($40) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥10,265 ($75).
The distance between Kanazawa and Nagoya is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (97 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Kanazawa and Nagoya by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Nagoya is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥10,265 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Nagoya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,475 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanazawa and Nagoya. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kanazawa and Nagoya with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kanazawa and Nagoya. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kanazawa and Nagoya. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kanazawa and Nagoya with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 4hrs.
Meitetsu Bus run regular bus services between Kanazawa and Nagoya. Buses run hourly and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanazawa to Nagoya. We recommend that you take the train to Maibara and then to Nagoya. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Nagoya is Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nagoya. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) 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 Nagoya. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanazawa to Nagoya is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ¥10,265 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 25m | ¥10,265($75) | hourly | 243km (151 miles) |
Train to Nagoya | 3hrs | ¥8,900($65) | every 4 hours | 257km (159 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | ¥5,475($40) | hourly | 243km (151 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | ¥3,560($26) | on demand | 243km (151 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nagoya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.