TOKYO to KANAZAWA train from 28₫ with JR East

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tokyo to Kanazawa

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 30 Sept

Cheapest price on 30 Sept

84₫

Average ticket price on 30 Sept

85₫

Fastest journey on 30 Sept

2 h 24 m

Average journey duration on 30 Sept

2 h 26 m

Trains on 30 Sept

Distance

299 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tokyo to Kanazawa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Tokyo to Kanazawa will cost around 85₫ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 84₫.

Fast trains

On Wed, 30 Sept, we found 26 trains from Tokyo to Kanazawa, including 26 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 299 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Hakutaka 569
3:24 PM2h56
Tokyo Station
6:20 PMKanazawa Station
84 ₫1One-way
0 changes
Hakutaka 551
6:28 AM3h04
Tokyo Station
9:32 AMKanazawa Station
84 ₫1One-way
0 changes
Hakutaka 553
7:52 AM3h09
Tokyo Station
11:01 AMKanazawa Station
84 ₫1One-way
0 changes
Hakutaka 555
8:41 AM3h02
Tokyo Station
11:43 AMKanazawa Station
84 ₫1One-way
0 changes
Hakutaka 559
10:33 AM3h03
Tokyo Station
1:36 PMKanazawa Station
84 ₫1One-way
0 changes

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Live departures

Tokyo to Kanazawa train times

The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kanazawa trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 1 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Kagayaki 501	6:16 AM Tokyo Station	2h27	8:43 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 551	6:28 AM Tokyo Station	3h04	9:32 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 503	7:20 AM Tokyo Station	2h24	9:44 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 553	7:52 AM Tokyo Station	3h09	11:01 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 505	8:11 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	10:45 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 525	8:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	11:07 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 555	8:41 AM Tokyo Station	3h02	11:43 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 507	9:20 AM Tokyo Station	2h32	11:52 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 557	9:32 AM Tokyo Station	2h55	12:27 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 527	9:56 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	12:30 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 509	10:22 AM Tokyo Station	2h27	12:49 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 559	10:33 AM Tokyo Station	3h03	1:36 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 561	11:24 AM Tokyo Station	2h53	2:17 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 563	12:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h53	3:17 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 565	1:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h53	4:17 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 567	2:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h54	5:18 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 569	3:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h56	6:20 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 511	4:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h28	6:52 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 571	4:32 PM Tokyo Station	3h03	7:35 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 513	5:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h31	7:55 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 573	6:04 PM Tokyo Station	3h13	9:17 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 515	6:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h27	8:51 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 575	7:04 PM Tokyo Station	3h12	10:16 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 517	8:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h26	10:26 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 577	8:12 PM Tokyo Station	3h03	11:15 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 519	9:04 PM Tokyo Station	2h26	11:30 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Thursday, 1 October
Kagayaki 501	6:16 AM Tokyo Station	2h27	8:43 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 551	6:28 AM Tokyo Station	3h04	9:32 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 503	7:20 AM Tokyo Station	2h24	9:44 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 553	7:52 AM Tokyo Station	3h09	11:01 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 505	8:11 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	10:45 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 555	8:41 AM Tokyo Station	3h02	11:43 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 507	9:20 AM Tokyo Station	2h32	11:52 AM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 557	9:32 AM Tokyo Station	2h55	12:27 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 509	10:22 AM Tokyo Station	2h27	12:49 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 559	10:33 AM Tokyo Station	3h03	1:36 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 561	11:24 AM Tokyo Station	2h53	2:17 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 563	12:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h53	3:17 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 565	1:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h53	4:17 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 567	2:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h54	5:18 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 569	3:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h56	6:20 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 511	4:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h28	6:52 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 571	4:32 PM Tokyo Station	3h03	7:35 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 513	5:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h31	7:55 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 573	6:04 PM Tokyo Station	3h13	9:17 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 515	6:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h27	8:51 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 575	7:04 PM Tokyo Station	3h12	10:16 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 517	8:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h26	10:26 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hakutaka 577	8:12 PM Tokyo Station	3h03	11:15 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kagayaki 519	9:04 PM Tokyo Station	2h26	11:30 PM Kanazawa Station	0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Tokyo to Kanazawa

Japan

Trains from Tokyo to Kanazawa run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 78₫ but you can travel from only 28₫ by coach.

There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 21:04. The fastest train covers the 299 km distance in 2h 24m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from 28₫

Distance

299 km

Average train duration

2h 46m

Cheapest ticket price

78₫

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 24m

First train

6:02 AM

Last train

9:04 PM

Cheapest Month

Jun

Cheapest Day

Fri

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

7 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from 28₫

Train companies: JR East from Tokyo to Kanazawa trainsJR East trains will get you between Tokyo and Kanazawa from 28₫. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

JR East

About

East Japan Railway Company (JR East) is the largest passenger railway company in Japan, operating a network of 7,418.7 kilometers across the eastern half of Honshu, including Tokyo. Serving approximately 16 million passengers daily, JR East manages 1,682 stations and operates 11,863 trains per day. Beyond transportation, the company engages in various lifestyle services, including retail, real estate development, and hotel management, aiming to be a "Trusted Life-Style Service Creating Group."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average JR East Duration

2h 24m

Cheapest JR East Price

78₫

JR East frequency

48 a day

Luggage included

Standard luggage is allowed on JR East trains without additional charges.

Additional luggage

Additional luggage may be subject to space availability and may incur extra fees.

Luggage storage

Luggage storage areas are available on certain trains, such as the Shinkansen.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds are provided for unused tickets; refunds for used tickets are subject to handling charges.

Refund

Full refunds are provided if a train is canceled.

Unaccompagned minor

Unaccompanied minors aged 6 to 11 can travel on JR East trains with a consent form from a guardian.

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Meals and snacks are available for purchase on Shinkansen trains.

Seat reservation

Seat reservations on Shinkansen trains require an additional fee.

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

JR East trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with disabilities, including priority seating and accessible restrooms.

Bikes

Bicycles are permitted on JR East trains if they are folded and placed in a carrying case.

Pets

Pets are allowed on JR East trains if they are in a carrier not exceeding 70 cm in total dimensions.

Learn more about JR East

FAQs: Tokyo to Kanazawa train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tokyo to Kanazawa by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kanazawa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Tokyo to Kanazawa can start from as little as 78₫ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Tokyo to Kanazawa is 81₫; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Tokyo to Kanazawa is 2h 24m to travel the 299 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Tokyo to Kanazawa leaves at 6:02 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Tokyo to Kanazawa leaves at 9:04 pm.

Yes, there are 23 direct trains a day from Tokyo to Kanazawa with JR East. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Tokyo to Kanazawa, you can count on JR East for the best way to get you to Kanazawa. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Tokyo and Kanazawa and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A trip to Kanazawa from Tokyo is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 24m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Tokyo and Kanazawa including taking a coach, train and flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Tokyo and Kanazawa

Most Tokyo to Kanazawa trains use the Tokyo Station to Kanazawa Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Tokyo and Kanazawa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Tokyo

Arrival train stations in Kanazawa

Which Tokyo station do trains to Kanazawa leave from?

Trains from Tokyo to Kanazawa leave from Tokyo Station. The station is from Tokyo city centre at 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Tokyo Station1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Tokyo Station from Tokyo city centre

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Tokyo Station train station facilities and services

Tokyo Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Numerous dining options, including Tokyo Ramen Street, Tokyo Sweets Land, and various cafes and restaurants.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available in certain areas; some cafes and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi. ATMs are multiple ATMs available, including Japan Post Bank ATMs and other major banks.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Tokyo Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Tokyo Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Tokyo Station: Elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms available; nursing rooms and baby changing facilities provided.

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