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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tokyo to Kanazawa

Showing times and prices for 24 Mar

Cheapest price

$101

Average price

$101

Fastest journey

2 h 25 m

Average duration

2 h 27 m

Trains per day

24

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 $101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $101.

Fast trains

Of the 24 trains that leave Tokyo for Kanazawa every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 299 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 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.

JR EastHakutaka 567
02:24PM2h54
Tokyo Station
05:18PMKanazawa Station
$1011One-way
0 changes
JR EastHakutaka 575
07:04PM3h12
Tokyo Station
10:16PMKanazawa Station
$1011One-way
0 changes
JR EastHakutaka 577
08:12PM3h03
Tokyo Station
11:15PMKanazawa Station
$1011One-way
0 changes
JR EastKagayaki 501
06:16AM2h27
Tokyo Station
08:43AMKanazawa Station
$1011One-way
0 changes
JR EastHakutaka 555
08:41AM3h02
Tokyo Station
11:43AMKanazawa Station
$1011One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Tokyo to Kanazawa

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tokyo to Kanazawa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $70.

Distance: 299 km

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$104

Average Price

$56

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Cheapest

$198

Average Price

3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

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9h 0m

Average total duration

8h 30m

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4h 6m

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Live departures

Tokyo to Kanazawa train times

The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kanazawa trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, 24 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 5:05 am
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 5019:16 pm Tokyo Station
2h27
11:43 pm Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 5519:28 pm Tokyo Station
3h04
12:32 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 50310:20 pm Tokyo Station
2h25
12:45 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 55310:52 pm Tokyo Station
3h09
2:01 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 50511:11 pm Tokyo Station
2h35
1:46 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 55511:41 pm Tokyo Station
3h02
2:43 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
Tuesday, 24 March
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 50712:20 am Tokyo Station
2h32
2:52 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 55712:32 am Tokyo Station
2h55
3:27 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 5091:22 am Tokyo Station
2h27
3:49 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 5591:33 am Tokyo Station
3h03
4:36 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 5612:24 am Tokyo Station
2h53
5:17 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 5633:24 am Tokyo Station
2h53
6:17 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 5654:24 am Tokyo Station
2h53
7:17 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 5675:24 am Tokyo Station
2h54
8:18 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 5696:24 am Tokyo Station
2h56
9:20 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 5117:24 am Tokyo Station
2h28
9:52 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 5717:32 am Tokyo Station
3h03
10:35 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 5138:24 am Tokyo Station
2h31
10:55 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 5739:04 am Tokyo Station
3h13
12:17 pm Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 5159:24 am Tokyo Station
2h27
11:51 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 57510:04 am Tokyo Station
3h12
1:16 pm Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 51710:56 am Tokyo Station
2h27
1:23 pm Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 57711:12 am Tokyo Station
3h03
2:15 pm Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 51912:04 pm Tokyo Station
2h28
2:32 pm Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 5019:16 pm Tokyo Station
2h27
11:43 pm Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 5519:28 pm Tokyo Station
3h04
12:32 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 50310:20 pm Tokyo Station
2h25
12:45 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 55310:52 pm Tokyo Station
3h09
2:01 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 50511:11 pm Tokyo Station
2h35
1:46 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 55511:41 pm Tokyo Station
3h02
2:43 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 50712:20 am Tokyo Station
2h32
2:52 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 55712:32 am Tokyo Station
2h55
3:27 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 5091:22 am Tokyo Station
2h27
3:49 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 5591:33 am Tokyo Station
3h03
4:36 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 5612:24 am Tokyo Station
2h53
5:17 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 5633:24 am Tokyo Station
2h53
6:17 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 5654:24 am Tokyo Station
2h53
7:17 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 5675:24 am Tokyo Station
2h54
8:18 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 5696:24 am Tokyo Station
2h56
9:20 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 5117:24 am Tokyo Station
2h28
9:52 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 5717:32 am Tokyo Station
3h03
10:35 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 5138:24 am Tokyo Station
2h31
10:55 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 5739:04 am Tokyo Station
3h13
12:17 pm Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 5159:24 am Tokyo Station
2h27
11:51 am Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 57510:04 am Tokyo Station
3h12
1:16 pm Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 51710:56 am Tokyo Station
2h27
1:23 pm Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 57711:12 am Tokyo Station
3h03
2:15 pm Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 51912:04 pm Tokyo Station
2h28
2:32 pm Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Tokyo to Kanazawa

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Trains from Tokyo to Kanazawa run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $99 but you can travel from only $37 by coach.

There are 20 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 28m.

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 $37
Distance
299 km
Average train duration
2h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
$99
Trains per day
20
Direct trains
20
Fastest train
2h 28m
First train
06:02
Last train
21:04
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 $37

Train companies: JR East, JR West from Tokyo to Kanazawa trainsJR East, JR West trains will get you between Tokyo and Kanazawa from $37. 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 Duration
2h 28m
Cheapest Price
$99
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

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
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.
Learn more about JR West

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Tokyo to Kanazawa can start from as little as $99 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Tokyo to Kanazawa is $104; 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 28m 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 20 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, JR West 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 28m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Tokyo to Kanazawa is February.
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.

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