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How to get from Okayama to Kanazawa
Every practical way to travel from Okayama to Kanazawa, compared on time, cost and changes.
Okayama Station → Kanazawa Station
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Train (Limited Express / Local)
Fastest- Journey time
- 3h 20m
- Typical fare
- ¥15,790
- Changes
- 2
Via Okayama → Kyoto → Kanazawa
Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tsuruga, then Limited Express Thunderbird
Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 5h 28m
- Typical fare
- ¥12,580
- Changes
- 3
Via Okayama → Kobe → Osaka → Kyoto → Kanazawa
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 Okayama to Kanazawa?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 3h 20m for a typical fare of ¥15,790.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Okayama to Kanazawa?
- Highway Bus — about 5h 28m for a typical fare of ¥12,580.
- How long does it take to get from Okayama to Kanazawa?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 3h 20m for a typical fare of ¥15,790.