How to travel from Kudamatsu to Kanazawa, Japan

The distance between Kudamatsu and Kanazawa is around 656km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kudamatsu 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 KanazawaKudamatsu if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Komatsu (KMQ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,075($225)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,385($125)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nagoya then take the bus to Kanazawa.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,715($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kanazawa.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance666km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kudamatsu and Kanazawa

There are several options for getting from Kudamatsu to Kanazawa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥17,385 ($125) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,075 ($225).

The distance between Kudamatsu and Kanazawa is around 656km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (322 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Kudamatsu and Kanazawa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kudamatsu to Kanazawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Kudamatsu and Kanazawa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥17,385 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kudamatsu and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kudamatsu to Kanazawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokuyama and Shin-Osaka. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kudamatsu and Kanazawa. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Kudamatsu and Kanazawa. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kudamatsu to Kanazawa. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Kudamatsu and Kanazawa. The distance is around 666km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kudamatsu to Kanazawa is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥17,385 ($125).

How do I get from Kudamatsu to Kanazawa

Compare travel optionsbetween Kudamatsu and Kanazawa

Transport options from Kudamatsu to Kanazawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
¥31,075($225)
hourly835km (519 miles)
Train to Iwakuni, Fly4hrs
¥38,740($285)
every 4 hours1,119km (695 miles)
Train
4h 35m
¥17,385($125)
hourly656km (407 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
¥19,715($145)
every 4 hours809km (502 miles)
Train to Iwakuni, bus12h 60m
¥18,210($135)
once daily719km (447 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
¥9,995($73)
on demand666km (414 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