Kanazawa to Kyoto Train Schedule & Tickets

26 trains run from Kanazawa to Kyoto. The first departs at 00:00 and the last at 20:56. Fares start from 6,500 JPY per adult. Operated by JR West.

Quick answer: The train from Kanazawa to Kyoto takes 1h 43m – 167h 59m depending on the train, with tickets from 6,500 JPY.

  • Journey time1h 43m – 167h 59m
  • Fares from6,500 JPY
  • Trains per day2600:00–20:56
  • Night trainYes (1)

Route summary

Fastest train1h 43mTSURUGI 39 + THUNDERBIRD 40, departs 17:55
Lowest fare6,500 JPY25 trains, e.g. TSURUGI 1 + THUNDERBIRD 2 at 06:00
Most departures06:00–09:006 trains in this window
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Timetable

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TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
PASS7 00:00 23:59 167h 59m
  • Kansai-Hokuriku Pass (7-day)19,000 JPYBook
  • JR WEST All Area Pass (7-day)26,000 JPYBook
TSURUGI 1 + THUNDERBIRD 2 06:00 08:02 2h 02m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 3 + THUNDERBIRD 4 06:46 08:37 1h 51m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 5 + THUNDERBIRD 6 07:02 09:02 2h 00m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 7 + THUNDERBIRD 8 07:48 09:34 1h 46m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 9 + THUNDERBIRD 10 08:02 10:06 2h 04m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 11 + THUNDERBIRD 12 08:40 10:35 1h 55m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 13 + THUNDERBIRD 14 09:05 11:09 2h 04m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 15 + THUNDERBIRD 16 09:54 11:39 1h 45m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 17 + THUNDERBIRD 18 10:04 12:09 2h 05m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 19 + THUNDERBIRD 20 11:05 13:09 2h 04m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 21 + THUNDERBIRD 22 12:05 14:09 2h 04m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 23 + THUNDERBIRD 24 13:05 15:09 2h 04m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 25 + THUNDERBIRD 26 14:05 16:09 2h 04m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 27 + THUNDERBIRD 28 14:55 16:39 1h 44m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 29 + THUNDERBIRD 30 15:04 17:09 2h 05m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 31 + THUNDERBIRD 32 15:53 17:39 1h 46m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 33 + THUNDERBIRD 34 16:05 18:09 2h 04m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 35 + THUNDERBIRD 36 16:54 18:39 1h 45m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 37 + THUNDERBIRD 38 17:02 19:09 2h 07m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 39 + THUNDERBIRD 40 17:55 19:38 1h 43m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 41 + THUNDERBIRD 42 18:05 20:09 2h 04m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 43 + THUNDERBIRD 44 18:50 20:38 1h 48m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 45 + THUNDERBIRD 46 19:06 21:05 1h 59m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 47 + THUNDERBIRD 48 20:03 22:02 1h 59m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
TSURUGI 49 + THUNDERBIRD 50 20:56 22:59 2h 03m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook

Timetable sampled on 3 upcoming days and updated 2026-10-16 05:05. Ticket prices are per adult. A service fee and payment fees may be added at checkout and vary by payment method. Check live availability for your date.

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Frequently asked questions

How many trains go from Kanazawa to Kyoto?

26 trains in our timetable. Some may not run every day, so check the date you travel.

What time is the first and last train from Kanazawa to Kyoto?

The first departs at 00:00 and the last at 20:56.

How much is a train ticket from Kanazawa to Kyoto?

Tickets start from 6,500 JPY per adult. A service fee and payment fees may be added at checkout.

How do I book?

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What is the fastest train from Kanazawa to Kyoto?

The fastest is TSURUGI 39 + THUNDERBIRD 40, departing at 17:55 with a travel time of 1h 43m.

What is the cheapest train from Kanazawa to Kyoto?

The lowest fare is 6,500 JPY per adult, for example on TSURUGI 1 + THUNDERBIRD 2 at 06:00 (and 25 trains in total at this fare).

How long does the train from Kanazawa to Kyoto take?

It takes 1h 43m – 167h 59m, depending on the train. Tickets start from 6,500 JPY.

Is there a night train from Kanazawa to Kyoto?

Yes, 1 1 train run overnight or offer sleeper berths on this route.

Which station does the train from Kanazawa leave from?

Trains from Kanazawa leave from: All Stations in Kanazawa, Kanazawa Station. Check the station on your ticket before you travel.