There are 3 ways to get from Kanazawa to Shibata by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanazawa to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niitsutrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
5h 8m¥4,877–6,483Bus
- Take the bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Niigata Eki Maebus Niigata
5h 37m¥5,049–6,990Drive 327.2 km
- Drive from Kanazawa to Shibatacar 327.2 km
3h 56m¥5,631–8,133
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Shibata is to bus which costs ¥5000 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Shibata is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanazawa to Shibata. However, there are services departing from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae and arriving at Niigata Eki Mae via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Shibata. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Shibata(Niigata) via Joetsumyoko and Niitsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Kanazawa and Shibata is 327 km. The road distance is 327.2 km.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Shibata without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Kanazawa to Shibata, including transfers.
Kanazawa to Shibata bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae station.
Kanazawa to Shibata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kanazawa station.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Shibata is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Shibata, Japan?
You can take a train from Kanazawa to Shibata(Niigata) via Joetsumyoko and Niitsu in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Niigata Eki Mae twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–6,500 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kanazawa to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Joetsumyoko to Niitsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Niigata Eki Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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Kanazawa to Shibata bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Niigata Eki Mae station.
Kanazawa to Shibata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Shibata is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Kanazawa to Shibata.
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