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- Cheapest price on 14 Nov
- S$71
- Average ticket price on 14 Nov
- S$72
- Fastest journey on 14 Nov
- 1 h 43 m
- Average journey duration on 14 Nov
- 1 h 44 m
- Trains on 14 Nov
- 51
- Distance
- 192 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kanazawa to Kyoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kanazawa to Kyoto will cost around S$72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only S$71.
To travel from Kanazawa to Kyoto you need to make at least one change.
Tsurugi 13 · Thunderbird 149:05 AM 2h04 Kanazawa Station 11:09 AM Kyoto Station S$71 1 One-way 1 change
Tsurugi 27 · Thunderbird 302:55 PM 2h14 Kanazawa Station 5:09 PM Kyoto Station S$71 1 One-way 1 change
Tsurugi 21 · Thunderbird 2212:05 PM 2h04 Kanazawa Station 2:09 PM Kyoto Station S$71 1 One-way 1 change
Tsurugi 27 · Thunderbird 282:55 PM 1h44 Kanazawa Station 4:39 PM Kyoto Station S$71 1 One-way 1 change
Tsurugi 11 · Thunderbird 128:40 AM 1h55 Kanazawa Station 10:35 AM Kyoto Station S$71 1 One-way 1 change
Tsurugi 39 · Thunderbird 405:55 PM 1h43 Kanazawa Station 7:38 PM Kyoto Station S$71 1 One-way 1 change
Tsurugi 27 · Thunderbird 282:55 PM 1h44 Kanazawa Station 4:39 PM Kyoto Station S$71 1 One-way 1 change
Tsurugi 35 · Thunderbird 364:55 PM 1h44 Kanazawa Station 6:39 PM Kyoto Station S$71 1 One-way 1 change
Tsurugi 15 · Thunderbird 169:55 AM 1h44 Kanazawa Station 11:39 AM Kyoto Station S$71 1 One-way 1 change
Tsurugi 31 · Thunderbird 323:54 PM 1h45 Kanazawa Station 5:39 PM Kyoto Station S$71 1 One-way 1 change
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kanazawa to Kyoto
Trains from Kanazawa to Kyoto run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at S$58 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:21. The fastest train covers the 192 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 192 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price S$58 |
Trains per day 44 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 9:21 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 3 days |
Live departures
Kanazawa to Kyoto train times
The table below shows live departures for Kanazawa to Kyoto trains for tomorrow, Sunday, 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thunderbird 4 · Tsurugi 1 | 6:00 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h36 | 8:36 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 2 · Tsurugi 1 | 6:00 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h02 | 8:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 4 · Tsurugi 3 | 6:46 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h50 | 8:36 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 6 · Tsurugi 5 | 7:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h00 | 9:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 8 · Tsurugi 5 | 7:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h32 | 9:34 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 7 · Thunderbird 10 | 7:48 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 10:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 8 · Tsurugi 7 | 7:48 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h46 | 9:34 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 10 · Tsurugi 9 | 8:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h00 | 10:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 80 · Tsurugi 9 | 8:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h09 | 10:11 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 12 · Tsurugi 79 | 8:23 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h12 | 10:35 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 80 · Tsurugi 79 | 8:23 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h48 | 10:11 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 12 · Tsurugi 11 | 8:40 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h55 | 10:35 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 14 · Tsurugi 13 | 9:05 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 11:09 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Kagayaki 503 · Thunderbird 16 | 9:46 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h53 | 11:39 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 16 · Tsurugi 15 | 9:55 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h44 | 11:39 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 18 · Tsurugi 15 | 9:55 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 12:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 17 · Thunderbird 18 | 10:05 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 12:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Kagayaki 505 · Thunderbird 82 | 10:47 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h51 | 12:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 20 · Tsurugi 19 | 11:05 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 1:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Kagayaki 507 · Thunderbird 22 | 11:54 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h15 | 2:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 22 · Tsurugi 21 | 12:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 2:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Kagayaki 509 · Thunderbird 24 | 12:51 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h18 | 3:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 24 · Tsurugi 23 | 1:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 3:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 86 · Tsurugi 23 | 1:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h30 | 3:35 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Kagayaki 529 · Thunderbird 86 | 1:21 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 3:35 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 26 · Tsurugi 25 | 2:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 4:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 28 · Hakutaka 561 | 2:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h20 | 4:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 27 · Thunderbird 30 | 2:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 5:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 28 · Tsurugi 27 | 2:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h44 | 4:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 29 · Thunderbird 30 | 3:04 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h05 | 5:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 32 · Hakutaka 563 | 3:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h20 | 5:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 88 · Hakutaka 563 | 3:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h32 | 5:51 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 31 · Thunderbird 32 | 3:54 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h45 | 5:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 88 · Tsurugi 31 | 3:54 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h57 | 5:51 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 34 · Tsurugi 33 | 4:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 6:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 36 · Hakutaka 565 | 4:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h20 | 6:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 36 · Tsurugi 35 | 4:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h44 | 6:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 35 · Thunderbird 38 | 4:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 7:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 38 · Tsurugi 37 | 5:02 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h07 | 7:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 40 · Hakutaka 567 | 5:20 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h18 | 7:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 42 · Tsurugi 39 | 5:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 8:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 39 · Thunderbird 40 | 5:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h43 | 7:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 42 · Tsurugi 41 | 6:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 8:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Hakutaka 569 · Thunderbird 44 | 6:22 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h16 | 8:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 44 · Tsurugi 43 | 6:50 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h48 | 8:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Kagayaki 511 · Thunderbird 46 | 6:54 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h11 | 9:05 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 46 · Tsurugi 45 | 7:06 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h59 | 9:05 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Kagayaki 513 · Thunderbird 48 | 7:57 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h05 | 10:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 48 · Tsurugi 47 | 8:03 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h59 | 10:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Kagayaki 515 · Thunderbird 50 | 8:53 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h06 | 10:59 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 50 · Tsurugi 49 | 8:56 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h03 | 10:59 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
| Sunday, 15 November | |||||
Tsurugi 1 · Thunderbird 4 | 6:00 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h37 | 8:37 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 1 · Thunderbird 2 | 6:00 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h02 | 8:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 1 · Thunderbird 4 | 6:00 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h36 | 8:36 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 3 · Thunderbird 4 | 6:46 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h50 | 8:36 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 3 · Thunderbird 4 | 6:46 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h51 | 8:37 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 5 · Thunderbird 8 | 7:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h32 | 9:34 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 5 · Thunderbird 6 | 7:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h00 | 9:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 7 · Thunderbird 8 | 7:48 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h46 | 9:34 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 7 · Thunderbird 10 | 7:48 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 10:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 7 · Thunderbird 10 | 7:48 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h18 | 10:06 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 9 · Thunderbird 10 | 8:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 10:06 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 9 · Thunderbird 10 | 8:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h00 | 10:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 11 · Thunderbird 12 | 8:40 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h55 | 10:35 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 13 · Thunderbird 14 | 9:05 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 11:09 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Kagayaki 503 · Thunderbird 16 | 9:46 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h53 | 11:39 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 15 · Thunderbird 16 | 9:55 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h44 | 11:39 AM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 15 · Thunderbird 18 | 9:55 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 12:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 17 · Thunderbird 18 | 10:05 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 12:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 19 · Thunderbird 20 | 11:05 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 1:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Kagayaki 507 · Thunderbird 22 | 11:54 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h15 | 2:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 21 · Thunderbird 22 | 12:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 2:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Kagayaki 509 · Thunderbird 24 | 12:51 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h18 | 3:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 23 · Thunderbird 24 | 1:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 3:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 23 · Thunderbird 86 | 1:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h30 | 3:35 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Hakutaka 559 · Thunderbird 86 | 1:47 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h48 | 3:35 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 25 · Thunderbird 26 | 2:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 4:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Hakutaka 561 · Thunderbird 28 | 2:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h20 | 4:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 27 · Thunderbird 28 | 2:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h44 | 4:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 27 · Thunderbird 30 | 2:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 5:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 29 · Thunderbird 30 | 3:04 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h05 | 5:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Hakutaka 563 · Thunderbird 32 | 3:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h20 | 5:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Hakutaka 563 · Thunderbird 88 | 3:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h32 | 5:51 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 31 · Thunderbird 32 | 3:54 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h45 | 5:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 31 · Thunderbird 88 | 3:54 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h57 | 5:51 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Hakutaka 639 · Thunderbird 34 | 4:00 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h09 | 6:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Hakutaka 639 · Thunderbird 88 | 4:00 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h51 | 5:51 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 33 · Thunderbird 34 | 4:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 6:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Hakutaka 565 · Thunderbird 36 | 4:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h20 | 6:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 35 · Thunderbird 38 | 4:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 7:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 35 · Thunderbird 36 | 4:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h44 | 6:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 37 · Thunderbird 38 | 5:02 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h07 | 7:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Hakutaka 567 · Thunderbird 40 | 5:20 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h18 | 7:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 39 · Thunderbird 42 | 5:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 8:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 39 · Thunderbird 40 | 5:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h43 | 7:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 41 · Thunderbird 42 | 6:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 8:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Hakutaka 569 · Thunderbird 44 | 6:22 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h16 | 8:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 43 · Thunderbird 44 | 6:50 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h48 | 8:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Kagayaki 511 · Thunderbird 46 | 6:54 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h11 | 9:05 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 45 · Thunderbird 46 | 7:06 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h59 | 9:05 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Kagayaki 513 · Thunderbird 48 | 7:57 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h05 | 10:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 47 · Thunderbird 48 | 8:03 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h59 | 10:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Kagayaki 515 · Thunderbird 50 | 8:53 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h06 | 10:59 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
Tsurugi 49 · Thunderbird 50 | 8:56 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h03 | 10:59 PM Kyoto Station | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Kanazawa to Kyoto train
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Important Stations and Airports in Kanazawa and Kyoto
Most Kanazawa to Kyoto trains use the Kanazawa Station to Kyoto Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kanazawa and Kyoto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Kanazawa station do trains to Kyoto leave from?
Getting to Kanazawa Station from Kanazawa city centre
Kanazawa Station is 2 km from Kanazawa city centre. Public transport options include:
Kanazawa Station train station facilities and services
Kanazawa Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple dining options are available, including local specialties.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are available, including those accepting foreign bank cards.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kanazawa Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kanazawa Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kanazawa Station: The station is wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.
Which Kyoto station do trains from Kanazawa arrive at?
Getting to Kyoto Station from Kyoto city centre
Kyoto Station is 3 km from Kyoto city centre. Public transport options include:
Kyoto Station train station facilities and services
Kyoto Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: A wide variety of dining options are available, including The Cube Gourmet Street on the 11th floor and Kyoto Ramen Koji on the 10th floor.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available in the JR areas of the station. ATMs are aTMs are available throughout the station, including a 24-hour ATM at the Post Office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kyoto Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kyoto Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kyoto Station: The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms to accommodate passengers with disabilities.
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