The distance between Kitami and Kanazawa is around 1,240km (770 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kitami to Kanazawa by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Komatsu (KMQ).
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Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Kanazawa.
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Take the bus to 札幌駅前bt then take a ferry to Niigata then take the bus to Ekinishi Godochosha-mae.
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Take the bus to 札幌駅前bt and then to 新函館北斗駅前 then take the train to Morioka then take the bus to Sendai and then to Kanazawa Station.
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Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Kanazawa.
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There are several options for getting from Kitami to Kanazawa by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥23,820 ($175) and will take around 19h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥40,110 ($295).
The distance between Kitami and Kanazawa is around 1,240km (770 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,011km (628 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Kitami and Kanazawa by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kitami to Kanazawa is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥40,110 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Kitami and Kanazawa is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥23,820 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitami and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kitami to Kanazawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Omiya(Saitama). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kitami and Kanazawa. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 14hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kitami and Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 4h 5m.
Yes you can fly from Kitami and Kanazawa. Flights depart from Memambetsu (MMB) and arrive at Komatsu (KMQ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Kitami to Kanazawa. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kitami to Kanazawa typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Memambetsu (MMB) and and arrive into Komatsu (KMQ).
The closest major airport to Kanazawa is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kitami to Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 4h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitami to Kanazawa is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ¥40,110 ($295).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 4h 5m | ¥40,110($295) | hourly | 1,382km (858 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 30m | ¥32,445($235) | hourly | 1,360km (845 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 7hrs | ¥41,205($300) | twice daily | 1,427km (886 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 15m | ¥44,080($320) | twice daily | 1,240km (770 miles) |
Train | 14hrs | ¥52,705($385) | twice daily | 1,825km (1,134 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥26,695($195) | 5 times a week | 1,556km (967 miles) |
Bus and Train | 22h 50m | ¥36,415($265) | once daily | 1,582km (983 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 40m | ¥23,820($175) | twice daily | 1,470km (914 miles) |
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Hokutetsu Transportation
AIRDO
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
The following major airports near Kanazawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.