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How to get from Hakodate to Kanazawa
Every practical way to travel from Hakodate to Kanazawa, compared on time, cost and changes.
Hakodate Station → Kanazawa Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 7h 8m
- Typical fare
- ¥39,890
- Changes
- 3
Via Hakodate → Aomori → Tokyo → Kanazawa
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 19h 45m
- Typical fare
- ¥32,700
- Changes
- 5
Via Hakodate → Aomori → Sendai → Tokyo → 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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Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥79,780 return — enough that a 7-day Japan Rail Pass (¥50,000) can pay for itself before you add anything else.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Hakodate to Kanazawa?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 7h 8m for a typical fare of ¥39,890.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Hakodate to Kanazawa?
- Highway Bus — about 19h 45m for a typical fare of ¥32,700.
- How long does it take to get from Hakodate to Kanazawa?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 7h 8m for a typical fare of ¥39,890.