From Tokyo
Our Favourite way from Tokyo to Kanazawa
| Tokyo to Kanazawa | JR Hokuriku Shinkansen | From 13,600 yen | 2h30 mins to 3 hours | 0 Transfer |
Our favourite way to get to Kanazawa from Tokyo has to be by using the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen line. A one-way ticket costs 13,600 yen but when you consider that the bullet train will get you to Kanazawa in less than 3 hours and without the hassle of having to change trains, it seems like money well spent.
| Tokyo Station to Kanazawa Station | JR Hokuriku Shinkansen | From 13,600 yen | 2.5 to 3 hours |
The Quickest Way from Tokyo to KanazawaTokyo to Kanazawa
| Tokyo to Kanazawa | JR Hokuriku Shinkansen | From 13,600 yen | 2h30 mins to 3 hours | 0 Transfer |
The quickest way to get to Kanazawa from Tokyo has to be by using the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen line. A one-way ticket costs 13,600 yen but the bullet train will get you to Kanazawa in less than 3 hours and without the hassle of having to change trains,, giving you more time to spend in Kanazawa.
Tokyo Station to Kanazawa Station |
JR Hokuriku Shinkansen |
From 13,600 yen |
2.5 to 3 hours |
The Cheapest Way from Tokyo to Kanazawa
| Tokyo to Kanazawa | Budget Highway Bus | From 2,600 yen | 7.5 to 9.5 hours | 0 Transfer |
The cheapest way to get to Kanazawa from Tokyo involves taking a budget overnight bus. The overnight highway bus may not be the quickest option, taking between 7.5 and 9.5 hours, but, with fares starting around the 2,600 yen mark from Mondays to Thursdays, you’ll struggle to find cheaper transport to Kanazawa.
| Tokyo to Kanazawa | Budget overnight highway bus | From 2,600 yen | 7.5 to 9.5 hours |
The Easiest Way from Tokyo to Kanazawa
| Tokyo to Kanazawa | Highway Bus | From 8,000 yen | 7 to 8 hours | 0 Transfer |
The easiest way to get to Kanazawa from Tokyo is either by Shinkansen or by highway bus. You can grab a highway bus for around 8,000 yen. It will be a 7 or 8 hour drive, but if you take the night bus you can optimise your travel time by sleeping while you’re transported to your destination. These highway buses are more spacious than the budget buses and so are a lot more comfortable.
If you have a Japan Rail Pass you can take the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen line for free!| Tokyo to Kanazawa | Highway Bus | From 8,000 yen | 7 to 8 hours |