How to travel from Tamano to Kanazawa, Japan

The distance between Tamano and Kanazawa is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

5 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Toyama (TOY) then take the train to Kanazawa.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,455($260)
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Train

Take the train to Kyoto and then to Kanazawa.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,430($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Kanazawa.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance438km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamano and Kanazawa

There are several options for getting from Tamano to Kanazawa by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥16,430 ($120) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,130 ($240).

The distance between Tamano and Kanazawa is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (209 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Tamano and Kanazawa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamano to Kanazawa is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥33,130 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamano and Kanazawa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥16,430 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamano and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tamano to Kanazawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Kyoto. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tamano and Kanazawa. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Tamano and Kanazawa. We recommend that you take the train to Chayamachi then take the bus to 倉敷駅前 then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Komatsu (KMQ) then take the train to Kanazawa. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamano to Kanazawa. We recommend that you take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Tamano and Kanazawa. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamano to Kanazawa is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥16,430 ($120).

How do I get from Tamano to Kanazawa

Compare travel optionsbetween Tamano and Kanazawa

Transport options from Tamano to Kanazawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 25m
¥35,455($260)
every 3 hours923km (574 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
¥33,540($245)
hourly984km (612 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane3h 60m
¥33,130($240)
every 3 hours944km (587 miles)
Train
4hrs
¥16,430($120)
hourly452km (281 miles)
Drive
5hrs
¥6,435($47)
on demand438km (272 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