Kyoto to Kanazawa Train Schedule & Tickets

28 trains run from Kyoto to Kanazawa. The first departs at 00:00 and the last at 21:21. Fares start from 6,500 JPY per adult. Operated by JR West.

Quick answer: The train from Kyoto to Kanazawa takes 1h 41m – 167h 59m depending on the train, with tickets from 6,500 JPY.

  • Journey time1h 41m – 167h 59m
  • Fares from6,500 JPY
  • Trains per day2800:00–21:21
  • Night trainYes (1)

Route summary

Fastest train1h 41mTHUNDERBIRD 31 + TSURUGI 32, departs 16:08
Lowest fare6,500 JPY27 trains, e.g. THUNDERBIRD 1 + TSURUGI 2 at 06:59
Most departures08:00–11:008 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
THUNDERBIRD 1 + TSURUGI 2 06:59 08:48 1h 49m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 3 + TSURUGI 4 07:29 09:28 1h 59m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 5 + TSURUGI 6not every day 08:09 09:52 1h 43m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 5 + TSURUGI 6not every day 08:10 09:52 1h 42m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 7 + TSURUGI 8 08:41 10:43 2h 02m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 9 + TSURUGI 10not every day 09:09 11:01 1h 52m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 9 + TSURUGI 10not every day 09:11 11:01 1h 50m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 11 + TSURUGI 12 09:42 11:41 1h 59m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 13 + TSURUGI 14 10:09 12:02 1h 53m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 15 + TSURUGI 16 10:37 12:36 1h 59m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 17 + TSURUGI 18 11:10 13:01 1h 51m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 19 + TSURUGI 20 11:40 13:39 1h 59m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 21 + TSURUGI 22 12:40 14:39 1h 59m
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THUNDERBIRD 23 + TSURUGI 24 13:10 15:09 1h 59m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 25 + TSURUGI 26 13:40 15:39 1h 59m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 27 + TSURUGI 28 14:40 16:38 1h 58m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 29 + TSURUGI 30 15:37 17:37 2h 00m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 31 + TSURUGI 32 16:08 17:49 1h 41m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 33 + TSURUGI 34 16:37 18:35 1h 58m
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THUNDERBIRD 35 + TSURUGI 36 17:08 18:50 1h 42m
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THUNDERBIRD 37 + TSURUGI 38 17:37 19:36 1h 59m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 39 + TSURUGI 40 18:07 19:52 1h 45m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 41 + TSURUGI 42 18:38 20:36 1h 58m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 43 + TSURUGI 44 19:10 21:06 1h 56m
  • Discount ticket (Hokuriku)6,500 JPYBook
THUNDERBIRD 45 + TSURUGI 46 19:38 21:40 2h 02m
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THUNDERBIRD 47 + TSURUGI 48 20:38 22:39 2h 01m
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THUNDERBIRD 49 + TSURUGI 50 21:21 23:25 2h 04m
  • 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 Kyoto to Kanazawa?

28 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 Kyoto to Kanazawa?

The first departs at 00:00 and the last at 21:21.

How much is a train ticket from Kyoto to Kanazawa?

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 Kyoto to Kanazawa?

The fastest is THUNDERBIRD 31 + TSURUGI 32, departing at 16:08 with a travel time of 1h 41m.

What is the cheapest train from Kyoto to Kanazawa?

The lowest fare is 6,500 JPY per adult, for example on THUNDERBIRD 1 + TSURUGI 2 at 06:59 (and 27 trains in total at this fare).

How long does the train from Kyoto to Kanazawa take?

It takes 1h 41m – 167h 59m, depending on the train. Tickets start from 6,500 JPY.

Is there a night train from Kyoto to Kanazawa?

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

Which station does the train from Kyoto leave from?

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