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17 h 38 min
1157 km.
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Sapporo, Japan → Kanazawa, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Sapporo to Kanazawa

Cheapest
17 h 38 min
Car
1157 km.
from $63
Other
4 h 9 min
Train, Plane
823 km.
from $10.87
11 h 32 min
822 km.
from $389.54
18 h 42 min
Bus, Train
823 km.
from $193.54
5 h 14 min
Train, Plane
823 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–$510.87

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$380.43

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–$97.83
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–$30.43

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:
$50.00–$70.65

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company)

Phone:
011-222-7111
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/
Train from Sapporo to New
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

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:
$32.61–$59.78

JR Bus Tōhoku

Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$70.65

Hokkaido Chuo Bus

Phone:
011-231-0500
Website:
chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 新函館北斗駅前
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.83–$59.78

北海道バス

Website:
hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 新函館北斗駅前
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.68

Other operators

Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry

Website:
tsugarukaikyo.co.jp
Other from Hakodate to Oma
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$25.00

Shin Nihonkai Ferry

Website:
snf.jp
Other from Otaru to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.83–$119.57

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Kanazawa is to car ferry and bus which costs $81.52 - $184.78 and takes 25h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Kanazawa is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs $217.39 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Kanazawa?

No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Kanazawa via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

How far is it from Sapporo to Kanazawa?

The distance between Sapporo and Kanazawa is 920 km.

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

The best way to get from Sapporo to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs $217.39 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Sapporo to Kanazawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapporo to Kanazawa train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sapporo to Kanazawa?

The best way to get from Sapporo to Kanazawa is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs $217.39 - $336.96 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Sapporo to Kanazawa.

Where does the Sapporo to Kanazawa train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kanazawa?

There are 494+ hotels available in Kanazawa. Prices start at $22.80 per night.
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