The distance between Koyasan and Kanazawa is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Koyasan to Kanazawa by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kanazawa → Koyasan if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Shinimamiya and then to Kanazawa.
Take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Komatsu (KMQ).
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Take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate then take the train to Kanazawa.
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There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Kanazawa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥8,900 ($65) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥5,475 ($40).
The distance between Koyasan and Kanazawa is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (173 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Koyasan and Kanazawa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Kanazawa is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥5,475 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Kanazawa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥8,900 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Koyasan and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Koyasan to Kanazawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kōyasan-eki, Gokurakubashi Station, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Shinimamiya and Osaka. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
Nankai Railways and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Koyasan and Kanazawa. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Koyasan and Kanazawa. We recommend that you drive to Kanazawa. instead which will take 4h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koyasan to Kanazawa. We recommend that you take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 5h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Koyasan and Kanazawa. The distance is around 359km (223 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Kanazawa is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥9,445 ($69).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 20m | ¥9,445($69) | hourly | 343km (213 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 30m | ¥39,565($290) | hourly | 840km (522 miles) |
Train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), plane | 5h 55m | ¥46,955($345) | hourly | 891km (554 miles) |
Bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Train + 2 similar | 5h 35m | ¥8,900($65) | once daily | 341km (212 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 35m | ¥10,540($77) | once daily | 387km (240 miles) |
Bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, train | 7h 55m | ¥11,910($87) | once daily | 493km (307 miles) |
Drive | 4h 5m | ¥5,475($40) | on demand | 359km (223 miles) |
Ibex Airlines
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Osaka Airport Transport
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Meitetsu Bus
The following major airports near Kanazawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.