The distance between Maizuru and Kanazawa is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Maizuru to Kanazawa by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Tsuruga and then to Kanazawa.
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Take the bus to Kyōto then take the train to Nagoya then take the bus to Kanazawa.
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There are several options for getting from Maizuru to Kanazawa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥5,615 ($41) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,285 ($24).
The distance between Maizuru and Kanazawa is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (105 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Maizuru and Kanazawa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Maizuru to Kanazawa is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥3,285 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Maizuru and Kanazawa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥5,615 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Maizuru and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Maizuru to Kanazawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Higashimaizuru and Tsuruga. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Maizuru and Kanazawa. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Maizuru and Kanazawa. We recommend that you drive to Kanazawa. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maizuru to Kanazawa. We recommend that you take the train to Tsuruga and then to Kanazawa. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Maizuru and Kanazawa. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maizuru to Kanazawa is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥5,615 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 25m | ¥5,615($41) | every 3 hours | 222km (138 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 10m | ¥11,500($84) | every 20 mins | 460km (286 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | ¥3,285($24) | on demand | 215km (134 miles) |
Kyoto Kotsu
Meitetsu Bus
The following major airports near Kanazawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.