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How to get from Sapporo to Kanazawa
Every practical way to travel from Sapporo to Kanazawa, compared on time, cost and changes.
Sapporo Station → Kanazawa Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 10h 38m
- Typical fare
- ¥49,330
- Changes
- 4
Via Sapporo → Hakodate → Aomori → Tokyo → Kanazawa
Limited Express Hokuto
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 23h 15m
- Typical fare
- ¥42,140
- Changes
- 6
Via Sapporo → Hakodate → Aomori → Sendai → Tokyo → Kyoto → Kanazawa
Limited Express Hokuto
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 ¥98,660 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 Sapporo to Kanazawa?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 10h 38m for a typical fare of ¥49,330.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Kanazawa?
- Highway Bus — about 23h 15m for a typical fare of ¥42,140.
- How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Kanazawa?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 10h 38m for a typical fare of ¥49,330.