How to travel from Nagano to Kanazawa, Japan

The distance between Nagano and Kanazawa is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Nagano to Kanazawa by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Kanazawa.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,530($55)
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Drive

Drive to Kanazawa.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance239km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagano and Kanazawa

There are several options for getting from Nagano to Kanazawa by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥7,530 ($55) and will take around 1h 5m.

The distance between Nagano and Kanazawa is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Nagano and Kanazawa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagano to Kanazawa is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx ¥7,530 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagano and Kanazawa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥7,530 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagano and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nagano and Kanazawa with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 5m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagano and Kanazawa. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 5m, 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 Nagano and Kanazawa. We recommend that you take the train to Kanazawa. instead which will take 1h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagano to Kanazawa. We recommend that you take the train to Kanazawa. instead which will take 1h 5m.

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 Nagano and Kanazawa. The distance is around 239km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagano to Kanazawa is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around ¥7,530 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagano and Kanazawa

Transport options from Nagano to Kanazawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 5m
¥7,530($55)
hourly227km (141 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
¥3,560($26)
on demand239km (149 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