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17 h 49 min
1062 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Otaru to Kanazawa

Composite routes from Otaru to Kanazawa

Cheapest
17 h 49 min
Car
1062 km.
from $58
Other
4 h 43 min
Train, Plane
821 km.
from $10.87
13 h 14 min
822 km.
from $385.08
20 h 34 min
Bus, Train
821 km.
from $199.24
5 h 48 min
Train, Plane
821 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$315.22

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$326.09
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04
Train from Ōmiya to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$76.09–$108.70
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.48–$29.35
Train from Jōetsumyōkō to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.61–$47.83

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$48.91–$70.65
Train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$38.04

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company)

Phone:
011-222-7111
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/
Train from Minami-Otaru to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$18.48

Ainokaze Toyama Railway

Phone:
076-431-3409
Website:
ainokaze.co.jp/
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$8.70

Bus operators

Hokutetsu Transportation

Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Ekinishi
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$59.78

JR Bus Tōhoku

Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.91–$65.22

北海道バス

Website:
hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 新函館北斗駅前
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.04

Other operators

Shin Nihonkai Ferry

Website:
snf.jp
Other from Otaru to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$46.74–$119.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Otaru to Kanazawa?

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Kanazawa is to car ferry and drive which costs $76.09 - $173.91 and takes 19h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Otaru to Kanazawa?

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Kanazawa is to train which takes 13h 14m and costs $217.39 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct train between Otaru and Kanazawa?

No, there is no direct train from Otaru to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Minami-Otaru and arriving at Kanazawa via Sapporo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

How far is it from Otaru to Kanazawa?

The distance between Otaru and Kanazawa is 952 km.

How do I travel from Otaru to Kanazawa without a car?

The best way to get from Otaru to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 13h 14m and costs $217.39 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Otaru to Kanazawa?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Otaru to Kanazawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Kanazawa train from?

Otaru to Kanazawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Sapporo station.

Where does the Otaru to Kanazawa train arrive?

Otaru to Kanazawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Kanazawa?

There are 496+ hotels available in Kanazawa. Prices start at $22.34 per night.
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