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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyoto to Kanazawa
Showing times and prices for 11 Jun
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 43 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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyoto to Kanazawa will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $37.
Fast trains
To travel from Kyoto to Kanazawa you need to make at least one change.
Thunderbird 39+
Tsurugi 406:07 PM1h45Kyoto Station7:52 PMKanazawa Station$371One-way1 change- Thunderbird 41+Tsurugi 426:38 PM1h58Kyoto Station8:36 PMKanazawa Station$371One-way1 change
- Thunderbird 19+Tsurugi 2011:40 AM1h59Kyoto Station1:39 PMKanazawa Station$531One-way1 change
- Thunderbird 9+Tsurugi 109:11 AM1h50Kyoto Station11:01 AMKanazawa Station$531One-way1 change
- Thunderbird 29+Tsurugi 303:37 PM1h59Kyoto Station5:36 PMKanazawa Station$531One-way1 change
- Thunderbird 31+Tsurugi 324:08 PM1h41Kyoto Station5:49 PMKanazawa Station$531One-way1 change
- Thunderbird 5+Tsurugi 68:09 AM1h42Kyoto Station9:51 AMKanazawa Station$531One-way1 change
- Thunderbird 35+Tsurugi 365:08 PM1h42Kyoto Station6:50 PMKanazawa Station$531One-way1 change
- Thunderbird 39+Tsurugi 406:07 PM1h45Kyoto Station7:52 PMKanazawa Station$371One-way1 change
- Thunderbird 31+
Kagayaki 5144:08 PM1h47Kyoto Station5:55 PMKanazawa Station$531One-way1 change
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Live departures
Kyoto to Kanazawa train times
The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Kanazawa trains for tomorrow, Friday, 12 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird 1+Tsurugi 4 | 6:59 AM Kyoto Station | 2h29 | 9:28 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 1+Tsurugi 2 | 6:59 AM Kyoto Station | 1h48 | 8:47 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 1+Kagayaki 506 | 6:59 AM Kyoto Station | 2h06 | 9:05 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 3+Tsurugi 4 | 7:29 AM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 9:28 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 5+Tsurugi 6 | 8:09 AM Kyoto Station | 1h42 | 9:51 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 5+Kagayaki 508 | 8:09 AM Kyoto Station | 1h54 | 10:03 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 7+Tsurugi 8 | 8:41 AM Kyoto Station | 2h02 | 10:43 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
Thunderbird 7+ Hakutaka 560 | 8:41 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 10:56 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 9+Tsurugi 10 | 9:11 AM Kyoto Station | 1h50 | 11:01 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 11+Tsurugi 12 | 9:42 AM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 11:41 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 11+Hakutaka 562 | 9:42 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 11:57 AM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 13+Tsurugi 16 | 10:09 AM Kyoto Station | 2h27 | 12:36 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 13+Tsurugi 14 | 10:09 AM Kyoto Station | 1h53 | 12:02 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 15+Tsurugi 16 | 10:37 AM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 12:36 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 15+Hakutaka 564 | 10:37 AM Kyoto Station | 2h19 | 12:56 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 17+Tsurugi 18 | 11:10 AM Kyoto Station | 1h51 | 1:01 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 19+Tsurugi 20 | 11:40 AM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 1:39 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 19+Hakutaka 566 | 11:40 AM Kyoto Station | 2h16 | 1:56 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 21+Tsurugi 24 | 12:40 PM Kyoto Station | 2h29 | 3:09 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 21+Tsurugi 22 | 12:40 PM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 2:39 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 21+Hakutaka 568 | 12:40 PM Kyoto Station | 2h06 | 2:46 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 23+Tsurugi 26 | 1:10 PM Kyoto Station | 2h29 | 3:39 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 23+Tsurugi 24 | 1:10 PM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 3:09 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 25+Tsurugi 26 | 1:40 PM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 3:39 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 25+Kagayaki 510 | 1:40 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 3:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 27+Tsurugi 28 | 2:40 PM Kyoto Station | 1h58 | 4:38 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 27+Kagayaki 512 | 2:40 PM Kyoto Station | 2h07 | 4:47 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 29+Tsurugi 30 | 3:37 PM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 5:36 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 29+Tsurugi 32 | 3:37 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 5:49 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 31+Tsurugi 32 | 4:08 PM Kyoto Station | 1h41 | 5:49 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 31+Tsurugi 34 | 4:08 PM Kyoto Station | 2h27 | 6:35 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 31+Kagayaki 514 | 4:08 PM Kyoto Station | 1h47 | 5:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 33+Tsurugi 34 | 4:37 PM Kyoto Station | 1h58 | 6:35 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 35+Tsurugi 36 | 5:08 PM Kyoto Station | 1h42 | 6:50 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 35+Kagayaki 516 | 5:08 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 7:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 37+Tsurugi 38 | 5:37 PM Kyoto Station | 1h59 | 7:36 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 39+Tsurugi 40 | 6:07 PM Kyoto Station | 1h45 | 7:52 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 41+Tsurugi 42 | 6:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1h58 | 8:36 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 43+Tsurugi 44 | 7:10 PM Kyoto Station | 1h56 | 9:06 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 43+Tsurugi 46 | 7:10 PM Kyoto Station | 2h30 | 9:40 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 45+Tsurugi 46 | 7:38 PM Kyoto Station | 2h02 | 9:40 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 47+Tsurugi 48 | 8:38 PM Kyoto Station | 2h01 | 10:39 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Thunderbird 49+Tsurugi 50 | 9:21 PM Kyoto Station | 2h04 | 11:25 PM Kanazawa Station | 1 change | |
| Friday, 12 June | |||||
| 9:07 AM Kyoto | 1h45 | 10:52 AM Kanazawa | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 9:38 AM Kyoto | 1h58 | 11:36 AM Kanazawa | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kyoto to Kanazawa
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Trains from Kyoto to Kanazawa run on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 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 45m.
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 192 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 |
Trains per day 39 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 9:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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. 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
$39
JR West frequency
42 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: Kyoto to Kanazawa train
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.
Cheap train tickets from Kyoto to Kanazawa can start from as little as $38 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Kyoto to Kanazawa is $42; 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 Kyoto to Kanazawa is 1h 45m to travel the 192 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 Kyoto to Kanazawa leaves at 6:00 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Kyoto to Kanazawa leaves at 9:21 pm.
There are 39 trains a day from Kyoto to Kanazawa which require at least one change with JR West, JR West, JR West, JR West. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Kyoto to Kanazawa, you can count on JR West, JR West, JR West, JR West for the best way to get you to Kanazawa. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Kyoto and Kanazawa and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Kanazawa from Kyoto is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Kyoto to Kanazawa is February.
Yes, you can take a train between Kyoto and Kanazawa.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kyoto and Kanazawa
Kyoto
Kanazawa
The major train station for departures in Kyoto is Kyoto Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kyoto Station for your trip from Kyoto to Kanazawa.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00–23:00
Distance to city center
3 km
Car connection
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- Free Wi-Fi is available in the JR areas of the station.
Parking
- Parking facilities are available near the station, including a large parking area on the Hachijo side.
Dining
- 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.
Taxis
- Available at designated taxi stands on both the Karasuma and Hachijo sides of the station.
Accessibility
- The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms to accommodate passengers with disabilities.
WC
- Restrooms, including accessible facilities, are available throughout the station.
Public transport options for Kyoto Station
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The major train station for arrivals in Kanazawa is Kanazawa Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kanazawa Station for your journey to Kanazawa from Kyoto.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00–23:00
Distance to city center
2 kmCar connection
trueWifi
- Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
Parking
- Parking facilities are available near the station.
Dining
- Multiple dining options are available, including local specialties.
Taxis
- Available at both East and West Exits.
Accessibility
- The station is wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.
WC
- Restrooms are available throughout the station.
Public transport options for Kanazawa Station
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