How to travel from Maniwa to Kanazawa, Japan

The distance between Maniwa and Kanazawa is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Maniwa to Kanazawa by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Tsuyama then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Komatsu (KMQ).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,140($265)
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Train

Take the train to Tsuyama, Okayama then Kyoto and then to Kanazawa.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,240($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Kyoto and then to Kanazawa.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,965($100)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Kanazawa.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance428km (266 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maniwa and Kanazawa

There are several options for getting from Maniwa to Kanazawa by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥10,130 ($74) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥6,435 ($47).

The distance between Maniwa and Kanazawa is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (193 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Maniwa and Kanazawa by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Maniwa to Kanazawa is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥6,435 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Maniwa and Kanazawa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,130 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Maniwa and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Maniwa to Kanazawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chugokukatsuyamaeki, Tsuyama, Okayama and Kyoto. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Maniwa and Kanazawa. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Maniwa and Kanazawa. We recommend that you drive to Kanazawa. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maniwa to Kanazawa. We recommend that you take the train to Tsuyama then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Maniwa and Kanazawa. The distance is around 428km (266 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maniwa to Kanazawa is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥13,965 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Maniwa and Kanazawa

Transport options from Maniwa to Kanazawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 60m
¥36,140($265)
5 times a day993km (617 miles)
Train
5h 45m
¥14,240($105)
every 3 hours532km (330 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
¥13,965($100)
twice daily508km (316 miles)
Train and Bus6h 25m
¥10,130($74)
4 times a day475km (295 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
¥6,435($47)
on demand428km (266 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