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.
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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Take the train to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 5m | ¥7,530($55) | hourly | 227km (141 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | ¥3,560($26) | on demand | 239km (149 miles) |
The following major airports near Kanazawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.