Osaka to Kanazawa by train, bus, flight, taxi from JPY 218,226

Osaka to Kanazawa Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Train	Thunderbird JR West	Standard Class Unreserved	06:34	09:14	$50.06
Bus	Kintetsu Bus ZKN24	Express	07:00	12:50	$38.77	5.0
Bus	Shinki Bus HT2	Express	07:20	13:10	$21.84
Train	Thunderbird JR West	Standard Class Unreserved	07:44	10:24	$50.06
Train	Thunderbird JR West	Standard Class Unreserved	08:44	11:24	$50.06
Train	Thunderbird JR West	Standard Class Unreserved	09:46	12:26	$50.06
Train	Thunderbird JR West	Standard Class Unreserved	10:46	13:26	$50.06
Train	Thunderbird JR West	Standard Class Unreserved	11:46	14:26	$50.06
Train	Thunderbird JR West	Standard Class Unreserved	12:46	15:26	$50.06
Bus	Kintetsu Bus ZKN24	Express	13:05	18:55	$25.84	5.0
Bus	Kintetsu Bus ZKN24	Express	13:30	18:55	$25.84
Train	Thunderbird JR West	Standard Class Unreserved	13:46	16:26	$50.06
Train	Thunderbird JR West	Standard Class Unreserved	14:46	17:26	$50.06
Train	Thunderbird JR West	Standard Class Unreserved	15:46	18:26	$50.06
Train	Thunderbird JR West	Standard Class Unreserved	16:46	19:26	$50.06
Train	Thunderbird JR West	Standard Class Unreserved	17:46	20:26	$50.06
Train	Thunderbird JR West	Standard Class Unreserved	19:16	21:56	$50.06
Train	Thunderbird JR West	Standard Class Unreserved	20:58	23:38	$50.06
Bus	Koei Kotsu BL4	Express	22:10	05:10	$35.54
Bus	Koei Kotsu BL4	Express	22:40	05:10	$35.54

Transportation from Osaka to Kanazawa

Facts about the transport from Osaka to Kanazawa

Cheapest Transport	$28
Fastest Transport	2h 40m
Earliest Departure	6:34 AM
Latest Departure	9:00 PM
Departures per day	6
Distance	134 kilometers
Transport Companies	All Nippon Airways, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Japan Airlines, Kintetsu Bus ZKN24, Thunderbird JR West

Popular Routes

How to get from Osaka to Kanazawa

Travelling between Osaka and Kanazawa is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,575.70 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 1,484.18.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 12 hours to travel between Osaka and Kanazawa depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Osaka and Kanazawa. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 40m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 11h 10m to reach Kanazawa.

How much does it cost to get from Osaka to Kanazawa?

Travelling between Osaka and Kanazawa can be as cheap as USD 1,484.18 if you opt for a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi and as expensive as USD 1,575.70 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Osaka to Kanazawa overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Osaka and Kanazawa

Kintetsu Bus ZKN24

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Osaka and Kanazawa

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Osaka to Kanazawa