How to travel from Kitami to Kanazawa, Japan

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.

8 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out KanazawaKitami if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Komatsu (KMQ).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,110($295)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 2 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Kanazawa.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥52,705($385)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to 札幌駅前bt then take a ferry to Niigata then take the bus to Ekinishi Godochosha-mae.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,695($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

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.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,415($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Kanazawa.

  • Duration19h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,820($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitami and Kanazawa

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Kitami to Kanazawa

Compare travel optionsbetween Kitami and Kanazawa

Transport options from Kitami to Kanazawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 5m
¥40,110($295)
hourly1,382km (858 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
¥32,445($235)
hourly1,360km (845 miles)
Bus and Plane7hrs
¥41,205($300)
twice daily1,427km (886 miles)
Train and Plane7h 15m
¥44,080($320)
twice daily1,240km (770 miles)
Train
14hrs
¥52,705($385)
twice daily1,825km (1,134 miles)
Bus and Ferry
1 day 3h
¥26,695($195)
5 times a week1,556km (967 miles)
Bus and Train
22h 50m
¥36,415($265)
once daily1,582km (983 miles)
Car and Ferry
19h 40m
¥23,820($175)
twice daily1,470km (914 miles)

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Airports near Kanazawa

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

KMQ
Komatsu Airport (KMQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from Kanazawa
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Kanazawa