How to travel from Kanazawa to Shinjuku, Japan

The distance between Kanazawa and Shinjuku is around 363km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kanazawa to Shinjuku 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).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,110($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Shinjuku.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,870($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Busta Shinjuku.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
Operated by

MARUICHI KANKO Co.,Ltd

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Drive

Drive to Shinjuku.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance393km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanazawa and Shinjuku

There are several options for getting from Kanazawa to Shinjuku by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,110 ($125).

The distance between Kanazawa and Shinjuku is around 363km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Kanazawa and Shinjuku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Shinjuku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ¥17,110 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Shinjuku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanazawa and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kanazawa to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways run train services between Kanazawa and Shinjuku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kanazawa and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kanazawa and Shinjuku with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 25m.

MARUICHI KANKO Co.,Ltd and Nippon Chuo Bus Co run regular bus services between Kanazawa and Shinjuku. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanazawa to Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Komatsu then fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Shinjuku is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Shinjuku. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanazawa to Shinjuku is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥12,870 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kanazawa and Shinjuku

Transport options from Kanazawa to Shinjuku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 20m
¥17,110($125)
hourly372km (231 miles)
Train to Toyama, Fly2h 30m
¥18,345($135)
hourly363km (225 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 55m
¥17,660($130)
every 20 mins442km (274 miles)
Train
2h 45m
¥12,870($95)
hourly446km (277 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
every 20 mins393km (244 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
¥5,750($42)
on demand393km (244 miles)

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Airports near Shinjuku

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Shinjuku
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Shinjuku