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How to get from Fukuoka to Kanazawa
Every practical way to travel from Fukuoka to Kanazawa, compared on time, cost and changes.
Hakata Station → Kanazawa Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 5h
- Typical fare
- ¥24,360
- Changes
- 2
Via Fukuoka → Kyoto → Kanazawa
Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tsuruga, then Limited Express Thunderbird
Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 13h 59m
- Typical fare
- ¥13,650
- Changes
- 2
Via Fukuoka → Osaka → Kyoto → Kanazawa
Overnight highway bus
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Fukuoka to Kanazawa?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 5h for a typical fare of ¥24,360.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Fukuoka to Kanazawa?
- Highway Bus — about 13h 59m for a typical fare of ¥13,650.
- How long does it take to get from Fukuoka to Kanazawa?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 5h for a typical fare of ¥24,360.