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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyoto to Kanazawa
Showing times and prices for Mar 10
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
192 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kyoto to Kanazawa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyoto to Kanazawa will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Kyoto to Kanazawa without transferring at least once.
Thunderbird 41 · Tsurugi 4206:38PM1h58
Kyoto Station08:36PMKanazawa Station
$411One-way
1 transfer
Thunderbird 39 · Tsurugi 4006:07PM1h45
Kyoto Station07:52PMKanazawa Station
$411One-way
1 transfer
Thunderbird 19 · Tsurugi 2011:40AM1h59
Kyoto Station01:39PMKanazawa Station
$581One-way
1 transfer
Thunderbird 23 · Tsurugi 2401:10PM1h59
Kyoto Station03:09PMKanazawa Station
$581One-way
1 transfer
Thunderbird 27 · Kagayaki 51202:40PM2h06
Kyoto Station04:46PMKanazawa Station
$581One-way
1 transfer
Thunderbird 31 · Tsurugi 3204:08PM1h41
Kyoto Station05:49PMKanazawa Station
$581One-way
1 transfer
Thunderbird 35 · Tsurugi 3605:08PM1h42
Kyoto Station06:50PMKanazawa Station
$581One-way
1 transfer
Thunderbird 5 · Tsurugi 608:09AM1h43
Kyoto Station09:52AMKanazawa Station
$581One-way
1 transfer
Thunderbird 39 · Tsurugi 4006:07PM1h45
Kyoto Station07:52PMKanazawa Station
$411One-way
1 transfer
Thunderbird 31 · Kagayaki 51404:08PM1h47
Kyoto Station05:55PMKanazawa Station
$581One-way
1 transfer
Live departures
Kyoto to Kanazawa train times
The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Kanazawa trains for today, Monday, March 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 9:43 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird 1 · Tsurugi 2 | 9:59 PM Kyoto Station | 1h49 | 11:48 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 1 · Tsurugi 4 | 9:59 PM Kyoto Station | 2h29 | 12:28 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 1 · Kagayaki 506 | 9:59 PM Kyoto Station | 2h06 | 12:05 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 3 · Tsurugi 4 | 10:29 PM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 12:28 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 5 · Kagayaki 508 | 11:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1h54 | 1:03 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 5 · Tsurugi 6 | 11:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1h43 | 12:52 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 7 · Hakutaka 560 | 11:41 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 1:56 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 7 · Tsurugi 8 | 11:41 PM Kyoto Station | 2h02 | 1:43 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, March 10 | |||||
| Thunderbird 9 · Tsurugi 10 | 12:11 AM Kyoto Station | 1h50 | 2:01 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 11 · Tsurugi 12 | 12:42 AM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 2:41 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 11 · Hakutaka 562 | 12:42 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 2:57 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 13 · Tsurugi 14 | 1:09 AM Kyoto Station | 1h53 | 3:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 13 · Tsurugi 16 | 1:09 AM Kyoto Station | 2h27 | 3:36 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 15 · Tsurugi 16 | 1:37 AM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 3:36 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 15 · Hakutaka 564 | 1:37 AM Kyoto Station | 2h19 | 3:56 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 17 · Tsurugi 18 | 2:10 AM Kyoto Station | 1h51 | 4:01 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 19 · Tsurugi 20 | 2:40 AM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 4:39 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 19 · Hakutaka 566 | 2:40 AM Kyoto Station | 2h16 | 4:56 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 21 · Hakutaka 568 | 3:40 AM Kyoto Station | 2h06 | 5:46 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 21 · Tsurugi 22 | 3:40 AM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 5:39 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 21 · Tsurugi 24 | 3:40 AM Kyoto Station | 2h29 | 6:09 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 23 · Tsurugi 24 | 4:10 AM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 6:09 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 23 · Tsurugi 26 | 4:10 AM Kyoto Station | 2h29 | 6:39 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 25 · Kagayaki 510 | 4:40 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 6:55 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 25 · Tsurugi 26 | 4:40 AM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 6:39 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 27 · Kagayaki 512 | 5:40 AM Kyoto Station | 2h06 | 7:46 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 27 · Tsurugi 28 | 5:40 AM Kyoto Station | 1h58 | 7:38 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 29 · Tsurugi 30 | 6:37 AM Kyoto Station | 2h00 | 8:37 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 29 · Tsurugi 32 | 6:37 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 8:49 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 31 · Tsurugi 32 | 7:08 AM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 8:49 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 31 · Kagayaki 514 | 7:08 AM Kyoto Station | 1h47 | 8:55 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 31 · Tsurugi 34 | 7:08 AM Kyoto Station | 2h27 | 9:35 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 33 · Tsurugi 34 | 7:37 AM Kyoto Station | 1h58 | 9:35 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 35 · Kagayaki 516 | 8:08 AM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 10:19 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 35 · Tsurugi 36 | 8:08 AM Kyoto Station | 1h42 | 9:50 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 37 · Tsurugi 38 | 8:37 AM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 10:36 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 39 · Tsurugi 40 | 9:07 AM Kyoto Station | 1h45 | 10:52 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 41 · Tsurugi 42 | 9:38 AM Kyoto Station | 1h58 | 11:36 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 43 · Tsurugi 46 | 10:10 AM Kyoto Station | 2h30 | 12:40 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 43 · Tsurugi 44 | 10:10 AM Kyoto Station | 1h56 | 12:06 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 45 · Tsurugi 46 | 10:38 AM Kyoto Station | 2h02 | 12:40 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 47 · Tsurugi 48 | 11:38 AM Kyoto Station | 2h01 | 1:39 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 49 · Tsurugi 50 | 12:21 PM Kyoto Station | 2h04 | 2:25 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kyoto to Kanazawa
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Trains from Kyoto to Kanazawa run on average 40 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 119 miles (192 km) distance in 1h 58m.
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
Distance 119 miles (192 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 40 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 20:56 |
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
Train companies: JR West from Kyoto to Kanazawa trainsJR West trains will get you between Kyoto and Kanazawa from $38 (€31). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
JR West
About
West Japan Railway Company (JR West) is a leading railway operator in Japan, headquartered in Osaka. Established on April 1, 1987, following the privatization of Japanese National Railways, JR West manages an extensive network covering 5,008.7 kilometers, including the Sanyō Shinkansen line, which accounts for approximately 40% of its passenger revenues. The company also offers bus and ferry services and engages in real estate and retail businesses. With a workforce of over 45,000 employees, JR West serves a population of approximately 43.1 million people across 18 prefectures in western Japan.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest Price
$38 (€31)
JR West frequency
40 a day
Luggage included
Up to two portable items totaling no more than 250 cm in dimensions and weighing no more than 30 kg are allowed.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage beyond the standard allowance is not permitted.
Luggage storage
Designated areas are available for storing luggage on trains.
Cancellation Policy
Changes and refunds are not possible after the scheduled departure time of the first designated train.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Food and beverage waste should be discarded in receptacles provided in the station or on the train.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations can be made at no additional cost at ticket offices; online reservations may incur fees.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
JR West strives to maintain accessibility features and offers support to patrons with disabilities.
Bikes
Bicycles for cycling or sports competitions must be dismantled and carried in a dedicated bag.
Pets
Pets must be transported in a case that holds their entire body; fees apply for small animals.
FAQs: Trains from Kyoto to Kanazawa
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kyoto 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.
Yes. You can buy tickets online for trains from Kyoto to Kanazawa, but the exact process depends on the operator and ticket type. In general, you select your date and time, choose seat options, pay, and receive either an e-ticket/QR code or details for ticket pickup.
The cheapest time to travel by train from Kyoto to Kanazawa is usually during quieter, off-peak periods. February is often a good month to find better-value tickets, and traveling midweek can also help.
The cheapest way to travel by train from Kyoto to Kanazawa is usually to choose slower services or less in-demand departure times, and book in advance when possible. If both reserved and non-reserved seating is available, non-reserved options can sometimes be cheaper. To save money, compare different times and services and book earlier when you can.
Child ticket rules depend on the operator, but in Japan a child ticket generally applies to ages 6–11, and age 12 and over is an adult ticket. Age is usually based on the child’s age on the day of travel.
Children can sometimes travel for free, but it depends on age and whether they need their own seat. In Japan, children under 6 can travel free if they don’t occupy a separate seat, and each paying adult can typically accompany up to two children under 6 for free.
Yes, most children need a ticket when traveling by train from Kyoto to Kanazawa. In Japan, ages 6–11 typically need a child ticket (often about half the adult fare), while children under 6 may travel free if they don’t occupy a separate seat.
Yes, a day trip from Kyoto to Kanazawa is possible by train, with journey times of around 1h 58m each way. That said, Kanazawa has a lot to see, so an overnight stay often makes for a more relaxed visit.
The average train journey from Kyoto to Kanazawa takes around 1h 58m. Travel times can be longer on slower services or at busy times, so it’s worth checking options for your travel date.
Trains from Kyoto to Kanazawa usually run frequently throughout the day, with regular departures on most dates. Check the schedule for your travel date to see the exact departure times.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Kyoto to Kanazawa. On this route, the Shinkansen offers the fastest and most frequent connections.
High-speed train tickets from Kyoto to Kanazawa are typically priced higher than slower services. Costs can vary by seat type (reserved vs non-reserved), class, and the specific service you choose.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kanazawa to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
You can bring luggage on the train from Kyoto to Kanazawa, but size rules may apply. On Japan’s Shinkansen, luggage up to 160 cm total dimensions (length + width + height) can be taken onboard without a reservation, while larger items may require a reservation for designated luggage space.
Japan is generally very safe, but it’s still best not to leave luggage unattended. If you need to step away briefly, keep valuables with you and leave only low-value items behind, and place bags where you can keep an eye on them when possible.
Standard-sized luggage can usually go in the overhead racks or near your seat. On Shinkansen services, oversized baggage is stored in designated areas (often behind the last row), which are typically available only when you reserve the appropriate seat/space.
There isn’t a night train on this route. Most travelers take daytime services, including high-speed trains like the Shinkansen, which make the journey fast and convenient.
Non-reserved seats are first-come, first-served seating in designated cars on services that offer them. You don’t get a seat number, so you line up at the platform markings and take any open seat once you board; if it’s busy, you may need to stand until a seat frees up.
On Japan’s Shinkansen routes, luggage is considered oversized if total dimensions (length + width + height) are 160–250 cm. Oversized items usually require a seat reservation with designated luggage space, and items over 250 cm are not allowed onboard.
Train tickets from Kyoto to Kanazawa can cost as little as $38 (€31) when booked in advance. The average ticket price is around $41 (€33), but prices vary depending on the type of train, the time of day, and whether you choose a reserved seat or a higher class.
Train services from Kyoto to Kanazawa are operated by JR West. On this route, high-speed services are part of Japan Railways’ network.
Whether a rail pass is valid from Kyoto to Kanazawa depends on the operator and service type. In Japan, the JR Pass can be used on some Shinkansen services (such as Hikari and Kodama) but not on certain fastest services (such as Nozomi).
A rail pass can be worth it if you plan to take several long-distance train journeys during your trip. For a single journey, a normal ticket is often more cost-effective, especially if the pass doesn’t cover the fastest services you want to take.
Suica is useful for local trains and subways, but it usually isn’t enough by itself for long-distance Shinkansen travel from Kyoto to Kanazawa. You can use Suica for local segments to and from the stations, while the Shinkansen portion typically needs its own ticket and (if you want a specific seat) a seat reservation.
You don’t always need to reserve a seat, but it’s often a good idea on busy routes or at peak times. Some services offer non-reserved seating (first-come, first-served), while reserved seats give you a specific seat number and more certainty.
Yes. Trains on this route typically have onboard toilets, including Western-style toilets on many services. Facilities are usually clean and easy to use, which helps on longer travel days or when traveling with children.
If you’re traveling at peak times, want a specific departure, want seats together, or prefer extra certainty, book in advance. If you’re flexible and traveling off-peak, you can often buy tickets closer to departure, but you’ll have fewer choices for times and seats.
Many services offer onboard Wi-Fi, but coverage and reliability can vary, especially in tunnels or at high speed. It’s usually fine for messaging and light browsing, but may not be stable enough for video calls or heavy work.
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