How to travel from Kanazawa to Tottori, Japan

The distance between Kanazawa and Tottori is around 366km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kanazawa to Tottori 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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Fly

Fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Tottori (TTJ).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,230($175)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Tottori.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,005($95)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kyoto then take the bus to Tottori.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,995($73)
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Drive

Drive to Tottori.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance366km (228 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanazawa and Tottori

There are several options for getting from Kanazawa to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥9,995 ($73) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,230 ($175).

The distance between Kanazawa and Tottori is around 366km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Kanazawa and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Tottori is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥24,230 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,995 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanazawa and Tottori. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kanazawa to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kanazawa and Tottori. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Tottori. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Tottori (TTJ). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kanazawa and Tottori. Flights depart from Komatsu (KMQ) and arrive at Tottori (TTJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Kanazawa to Tottori. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kanazawa to Tottori typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Komatsu (KMQ) and and arrive into Tottori (TTJ).

The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Tottori. The distance is around 366km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanazawa to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥13,005 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kanazawa and Tottori

Transport options from Kanazawa to Tottori
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 15m
¥24,230($175)
5 times a day871km (541 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
¥26,560($195)
5 times a day861km (535 miles)
Train to Osaka, plane5h 35m
¥27,515($200)
once daily475km (295 miles)
Train
5h 15m
¥13,005($95)
4 times a day477km (297 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
¥9,995($73)
every 20 mins448km (279 miles)
Bus and Train8hrs
¥13,005($95)
every 20 mins600km (373 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
¥5,475($40)
on demand366km (228 miles)

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Airports near Tottori

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

TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Tottori
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Tottori
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Tottori