| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sakura Kotsu | Liner Standard | 21:15 | 06:20 | $29.40 | |
Sakura Kotsu SK4 | Express | 21:15 | 06:20 | $30.36 | |
Tohoku express bus ZTH5 | AC Seater | 21:20 | 06:20 | $45.69 | |
Tohoku express bus ZTH5 | AC Seater | 21:20 | 06:35 | $40.28 | |
Kirakira Bus | Express | 21:25 | 06:42 | $29.40 | |
Kirakira Sakura Transportation | Express | 21:25 | 06:42 | $29.40 | |
Chibamirai Kanko Bus | Standard | 21:45 | 06:15 | $37.84 | |
Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB4 | Express | 21:45 | 06:15 | $39.08 | |
Heisei Enterprise HE0 | Express | 22:15 | 06:25 | $24.05 | |
Heisei Enterprise HE0 | Intercity | 22:15 | 07:15 | $36.07 | |
Sugisaki Kanko Bus SS2 | Express | 22:30 | 06:00 | $29.46 | |
Sakura Kotsu | Relax 3 | 22:30 | 07:20 | $55.31 |
Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Kanazawa to Tokyo by bus may not be the fastest way of travel, yet many travellers prefer to rely on the bus on this route; with easy online booking and tickets of different classes for all tastes and budgets available, the bus from Kanazawa to Tokyo a conscious and budget-friendly option.
Check the timetable before you book your ticket and read other travellers’ reviews to choose the trip that suits you best. Note that there may be several bus terminals at your departure or arrival point – always double-check where you are leaving from and arriving to. It may prove crucial if you have connecting trips.
Here is the list of operators serving the route: .
If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 509 km between Kanazawa and Tokyo.
Buses normally need between 8h 10m and 9h 15m hours to get to Tokyo from Kanazawa. Note that the travel time is for your reference only and can depend on different factors such as traffic and weather conditions. Heavy rainfalls almost inevitably make the trip longer due to poor visibility or floods. Road and surface repairs which happen quite often, result in detours and longer travel times. Major national holidays, long weekends, or peak season periods may cause delays both in departures and arrivals – plan accordingly to avoid disappointment, especially if you have further connections and a tight schedule.
On this route, Heisei Enterprise HE0 (株式会社平成エンタープライズ) offers the fastest service. Tohoku express bus ZTH5 buses usually take the longest time to complete the journey.
Remember, though, that tickets offering the shortest travel time are normally the most expensive ones. Yet it pays to spend a bit more to ensure your bus goes direct without additional stops and uses highways instead of local roads.
The price of your bus ticket will depend not only on the distance you need to cover but on the class of your coach. E.g. expect to shell out more for VIP or sleeper buses while ordinary buses though being the cheapest option, often are a compromise on comfort and travel time. Of course, they do their job, too, and can be the only option if you hop on/off in the middle of the route.
Anyway, travelling by bus between Kanazawa and Tokyo remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by Chibamirai Kanko Bus (株式会社千葉みらい観光バス) and costs USD 30.79. A Kirakira Bus's ticket will set you back USD 30.79 on average.
| Cheapest Bus | $31 |
| Fastest Bus | 8h 10m |
| Earliest Bus | 9:15 PM |
| Latest Bus | 10:30 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 0 |
| Distance | 509 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Chibamirai Kanko Bus, Heisei Enterprise HE0, Kirakira Bus, Nakanihon Tour Bus NH3, Sakura Kotsu, Tohoku express bus ZTH5 |