How to travel from Tanabe to Kanazawa, Japan

The distance between Tanabe and Kanazawa is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tanabe to Kanazawa by 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 KanazawaTanabe if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) to Komatsu (KMQ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,035($235)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kanazawa.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
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Drive

Drive to Kanazawa.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Kanazawa

There are several options for getting from Tanabe to Kanazawa by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,035 ($235).

The distance between Tanabe and Kanazawa is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (210 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Tanabe and Kanazawa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Kanazawa is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥32,035 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Kanazawa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tanabe and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tanabe to Kanazawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tanabe and Kanazawa. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Tanabe and Kanazawa. We recommend that you fly from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tanabe and Kanazawa. Flights depart from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) and arrive at Komatsu (KMQ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Tanabe to Kanazawa. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tanabe to Kanazawa typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) and and arrive into Komatsu (KMQ).

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 Tanabe and Kanazawa. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Kanazawa is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).

How do I get from Tanabe to Kanazawa

Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Kanazawa

Transport options from Tanabe to Kanazawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
¥32,035($235)
every 4 hours822km (511 miles)
Train
4h 55m
¥11,635($85)
every 3 hours433km (269 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
¥6,160($45)
on demand409km (254 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