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Results from Kyoto to Kanazawa on Saturday, 26 September 2026
Rail passes available for your trip from Kyoto to Kanazawa
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PASS
7 days
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Sa, 26/09
KYOTO All Stations |
Fr, 02/10
KANAZAWA All Stations |
¥ 19,000
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PASS
5 days
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Sa, 26/09
KYOTO All Stations |
We, 30/09
KANAZAWA All Stations |
¥ 19,800
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Train routes from Kyoto (Kyoto Station) to Kanazawa (Kanazawa Station)
| Departure | Arrival | Price | ||||
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1h 49m
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06:59
Sa, 26/09
KYOTO Kyoto |
08:48
Sa, 26/09
KANAZAWA Kanazawa |
¥ 6,500
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How to get from Kyoto to Kanazawa
There are two ways to travel from Kyoto to Kanazawa: by train and by bus..
How far is Kyoto from Kanazawa?
The travel distance between Kyoto and Kanazawa is 220 km. There are two options to travel from Kyoto to Kanazawa: taking a train or taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Kanazawa?
It takes about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours by train and 4 hours 30 minutes by bus to get from Kyoto to Kanazawa.
How to get from Kyoto to Kanazawa by train
What types of trains operate the route Kyoto to Kanazawa?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Kyoto to Kanazawa.
JR West operates the Thunderbird Limited Express train between Kyoto and Tsuruga connecting with the Hokuriku Shinkansen high-speed train between Tsuruga and Kanazawa.
Limited Express trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Limited Express trains offer three passenger classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.
Shinkansen trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Shinkansen trains offer three passenger classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.
Travellers with Discount Ticket, JR West Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass (7-day), JR WEST All Area Pass (7-day), JR East Hokuriku Arch Pass (7-day) and JR Central Takayama-Hokuriku Pass (5-day) are allowed to take any seat available only in the Ordinary Cars designated as Non-reserved. Travellers who wish to travel in Reserved Seat must receive a reserved seat ticket from the ticket vending machine before boarding.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where do trains from Kyoto to Kanazawa depart?
Limited Express trains depart from Kyoto Station located in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Is there a direct train from Kyoto to Kanazawa?
There is no direct train running between Kyoto and Kanazawa.
Passengers can travel from Kyoto to Tsuruga on the Thunderbird Limited Express, transfer at Tsuruga Station and continue travelling from Tsuruga to Kanazawa on the Tsurugi service of the Hokuriku Shinkansen high-speed train.
Where do trains from Kyoto to Kanazawa arrive?
Trains on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line arrive at Kanazawa Station located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa.
Why you should book your trains in Japan with Baolau?
You can compare transport options and see the available schedules and fares offered by JR and the private railway companies, then you can choose the option that works best for your trip.
Depending on the train selected you will be able to view the available seat map during the reservation process and select your seat, or at least indicate your preference and we will carefully select the best places for you and your travel company.
Baolau sells train tickets for international travellers in Japan, facilitating advance ticket reservations for Shinkansen and Limited Express trains and providing direct customer support. Seats are reserved on the railway operator's system after payment and the electronic ticket is issued within 24 hours, either as a QR-ticket valid for boarding or as a QR pickup code valid to collect the physical ticket at the station.
Once you select your desired travel option, you can pay using international credit or debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay and other available local payment methods. Your booking request will be processed immediately and you will receive your booking confirmation with your electronic ticket attached by email, ready to keep it on your phone or print it before departure.
How to get from Kyoto to Kanazawa by bus
What types of buses operate the route Kyoto to Kanazawa?
There are two bus companies running the route Kyoto to Kanazawa.
Limon Bus operates single-deck coaches with seats for 30-40 passengers.
Kintetsu Bus operates single-deck coaches with seats for 30-40 passengers.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Japan.
Where do buses from Kyoto to Kanazawa depart?
Most buses from Kyoto to Kanazawa depart from JR Kyoto Station located in Minami, Kyoto.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Where do buses from Kyoto to Kanazawa arrive?
Most buses from Kyoto to Kanazawa arrive at JR Kanazawa Station located in Kanazawa.
Why you should book your buses in Japan with Baolau?
You can compare buses and see the available departure times and prices aggregated from different bus operators side by side, then you can choose the option that works best for your trip.
Depending on the operator you will be able to view the available seat map during the reservation process and select your seat, or at least indicate your preference and we will carefully select the best places for you and your travel company.
Baolau offers an extensive inventory of bus companies in Japan and integrates trusted and reputable bus operators, guaranteeing the ticket reservation, ensuring a safe journey by road and providing excellent customer support.
Once you select your desired travel option, you can pay using international credit or debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay and other available local payment methods. Your booking request will be processed immediately and you will receive your booking confirmation with your electronic ticket attached by email. Most bus operators require that you print the e-ticket in advance and carry the printout to the station in order to board the bus.
Where to travel next from Kanazawa
From Kanazawa, you can go by train to Tokyo and Nagano on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, or go to Osaka and Kyoto on Limited Express.