How to travel from Shibuya to Kanazawa, Japan

The distance between Shibuya and Kanazawa is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Shibuya 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamamatsucho then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Komatsu (KMQ) then take the train to Kanazawa.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,780($180)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kanazawa.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,005($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kanazawa Station West Exit.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
Operated by

MARUICHI KANKO Co.,Ltd

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Drive

Drive to Kanazawa.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance392km (243 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shibuya and Kanazawa

There are several options for getting from Shibuya to Kanazawa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,780 ($180).

The distance between Shibuya and Kanazawa is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (182 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Shibuya and Kanazawa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shibuya to Kanazawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ¥24,780 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Shibuya and Kanazawa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shibuya and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shibuya to Kanazawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shibuya and Kanazawa. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shibuya and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Shibuya and Kanazawa with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 40m.

MARUICHI KANKO Co.,Ltd and Nippon Chuo Bus Co run regular bus services between Shibuya and Kanazawa. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shibuya to Kanazawa. We recommend that you take the train to Hamamatsucho then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Komatsu (KMQ) then take the train to Kanazawa. instead which will take 2h 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 Shibuya and Kanazawa. The distance is around 392km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shibuya to Kanazawa is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥13,005 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shibuya and Kanazawa

Transport options from Shibuya to Kanazawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 10m
¥24,780($180)
hourly378km (235 miles)
Train to Hamamatsucho, plane2h 30m
¥23,955($175)
hourly357km (222 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 45m
¥25,325($185)
every 20 mins447km (278 miles)
Train
2h 40m
¥13,005($95)
hourly448km (279 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
twice daily393km (244 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
¥5,750($42)
on demand392km (243 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