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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kanazawa to Kyoto
Cheapest price on Sep 11
€46
Average ticket price on Sep 11
€47
Fastest journey on Sep 11
1 h 43 m
Average journey duration on Sep 11
1 h 44 m
Trains on Sep 11
47
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kanazawa to Kyoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kanazawa to Kyoto will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
It's difficult to get from Kanazawa to Kyoto without transferring at least once.
Kagayaki 515 · Thunderbird 508:53 PM2h06Kanazawa Station10:59 PMKyoto Station€461One-way1 transfer- Kagayaki 503 · Thunderbird 169:46 AM1h53Kanazawa Station11:39 AMKyoto Station€461One-way1 transfer
- Kagayaki 507 · Thunderbird 2211:54 AM2h15Kanazawa Station2:09 PMKyoto Station€461One-way1 transfer
- Kagayaki 509 · Thunderbird 2412:51 PM2h18Kanazawa Station3:09 PMKyoto Station€461One-way1 transfer
- Kagayaki 513 · Thunderbird 487:57 PM2h05Kanazawa Station10:02 PMKyoto Station€461One-way1 transfer
- Thunderbird 40 · Tsurugi 395:55 PM1h43Kanazawa Station7:38 PMKyoto Station€461One-way1 transfer
- Thunderbird 16 · Tsurugi 159:55 AM1h44Kanazawa Station11:39 AMKyoto Station€461One-way1 transfer
- Thunderbird 36 · Tsurugi 354:55 PM1h44Kanazawa Station6:39 PMKyoto Station€461One-way1 transfer
- Thunderbird 28 · Tsurugi 272:55 PM1h44Kanazawa Station4:39 PMKyoto Station€461One-way1 transfer
- Thunderbird 32 · Tsurugi 313:54 PM1h45Kanazawa Station5:39 PMKyoto Station€461One-way1 transfer
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Compare train for Kanazawa to Kyoto
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kanazawa to Kyoto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €43, while a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 192 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€43 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kanazawa to Kyoto train times
The table below shows live departures for Kanazawa to Kyoto trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsurugi 1 · Thunderbird 4 | 6:00 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h36 | 8:36 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 1 · Thunderbird 4 | 6:00 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h37 | 8:37 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 1 · Thunderbird 2 | 6:00 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h02 | 8:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 3 · Thunderbird 4 | 6:46 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h50 | 8:36 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 3 · Thunderbird 4 | 6:46 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h51 | 8:37 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 5 · Thunderbird 6 | 7:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h00 | 9:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 5 · Thunderbird 8 | 7:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h32 | 9:34 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 7 · Thunderbird 8 | 7:48 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h46 | 9:34 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 7 · Thunderbird 10 | 7:48 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 10:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 7 · Thunderbird 10 | 7:48 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h18 | 10:06 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 9 · Thunderbird 10 | 8:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h00 | 10:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 9 · Thunderbird 10 | 8:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 10:06 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 11 · Thunderbird 12 | 8:40 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h55 | 10:35 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 13 · Thunderbird 14 | 9:05 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 11:09 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Kagayaki 503 · Thunderbird 16 | 9:46 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h53 | 11:39 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 15 · Thunderbird 16 | 9:55 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h44 | 11:39 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 15 · Thunderbird 18 | 9:55 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 12:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 17 · Thunderbird 18 | 10:05 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 12:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 19 · Thunderbird 20 | 11:05 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 1:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Kagayaki 507 · Thunderbird 22 | 11:54 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h15 | 2:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 21 · Thunderbird 22 | 12:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 2:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Kagayaki 509 · Thunderbird 24 | 12:51 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h18 | 3:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 23 · Thunderbird 24 | 1:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 3:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 25 · Thunderbird 26 | 2:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 4:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 28 · Hakutaka 561 | 2:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h20 | 4:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 27 · Thunderbird 30 | 2:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 5:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 27 · Thunderbird 28 | 2:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h44 | 4:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 29 · Thunderbird 30 | 3:04 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h05 | 5:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 32 · Hakutaka 563 | 3:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h20 | 5:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 31 · Thunderbird 32 | 3:54 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h45 | 5:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 33 · Thunderbird 34 | 4:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 6:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 36 · Hakutaka 565 | 4:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h20 | 6:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 35 · Thunderbird 38 | 4:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 7:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 35 · Thunderbird 36 | 4:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h44 | 6:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 37 · Thunderbird 38 | 5:02 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h07 | 7:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 40 · Hakutaka 567 | 5:20 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h18 | 7:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 39 · Thunderbird 40 | 5:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h43 | 7:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 39 · Thunderbird 42 | 5:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 8:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 41 · Thunderbird 42 | 6:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 8:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 44 · Hakutaka 569 | 6:22 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h16 | 8:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 43 · Thunderbird 44 | 6:50 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h48 | 8:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Kagayaki 511 · Thunderbird 46 | 6:54 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h11 | 9:05 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 45 · Thunderbird 46 | 7:06 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h59 | 9:05 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Kagayaki 513 · Thunderbird 48 | 7:57 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h05 | 10:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 47 · Thunderbird 48 | 8:03 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h59 | 10:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Kagayaki 515 · Thunderbird 50 | 8:53 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h06 | 10:59 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 49 · Thunderbird 50 | 8:56 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h03 | 10:59 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 12 | |||||
| Tsurugi 1 · Thunderbird 2 | 6:00 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h02 | 8:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 4 · Tsurugi 1 | 6:00 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h36 | 8:36 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 4 · Tsurugi 3 | 6:46 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h50 | 8:36 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 5 · Thunderbird 8 | 7:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h32 | 9:34 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 5 · Thunderbird 6 | 7:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h00 | 9:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 7 · Thunderbird 10 | 7:48 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 10:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 7 · Thunderbird 8 | 7:48 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h46 | 9:34 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 9 · Thunderbird 10 | 8:02 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h00 | 10:02 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 12 · Tsurugi 11 | 8:40 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h55 | 10:35 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 14 · Tsurugi 13 | 9:05 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 11:09 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Kagayaki 503 · Thunderbird 16 | 9:46 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h53 | 11:39 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 15 · Thunderbird 16 | 9:55 AM Kanazawa Station | 1h44 | 11:39 AM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 18 · Tsurugi 15 | 9:55 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 12:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 17 · Thunderbird 18 | 10:05 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 12:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 19 · Thunderbird 20 | 11:05 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 1:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Kagayaki 507 · Thunderbird 22 | 11:54 AM Kanazawa Station | 2h15 | 2:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 21 · Thunderbird 22 | 12:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 2:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Kagayaki 509 · Thunderbird 24 | 12:51 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h18 | 3:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 24 · Tsurugi 23 | 1:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 3:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 25 · Thunderbird 26 | 2:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 4:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Hakutaka 561 · Thunderbird 28 | 2:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h20 | 4:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 27 · Thunderbird 28 | 2:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h44 | 4:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 30 · Tsurugi 27 | 2:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 5:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 29 · Thunderbird 30 | 3:04 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h05 | 5:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 32 · Hakutaka 563 | 3:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h20 | 5:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 31 · Thunderbird 32 | 3:54 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h45 | 5:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 34 · Tsurugi 33 | 4:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 6:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 36 · Hakutaka 565 | 4:19 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h20 | 6:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 35 · Thunderbird 36 | 4:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h44 | 6:39 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 38 · Tsurugi 35 | 4:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 7:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 37 · Thunderbird 38 | 5:02 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h07 | 7:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 40 · Hakutaka 567 | 5:20 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h18 | 7:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 39 · Thunderbird 42 | 5:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h14 | 8:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 40 · Tsurugi 39 | 5:55 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h43 | 7:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 42 · Tsurugi 41 | 6:05 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h04 | 8:09 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Hakutaka 569 · Thunderbird 44 | 6:22 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h16 | 8:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 44 · Tsurugi 43 | 6:50 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h48 | 8:38 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Kagayaki 511 · Thunderbird 46 | 6:54 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h11 | 9:05 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thunderbird 46 · Tsurugi 45 | 7:06 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h59 | 9:05 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Kagayaki 513 · Thunderbird 48 | 7:57 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h05 | 10:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 47 · Thunderbird 48 | 8:03 PM Kanazawa Station | 1h59 | 10:02 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Kagayaki 515 · Thunderbird 50 | 8:53 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h06 | 10:59 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tsurugi 49 · Thunderbird 50 | 8:56 PM Kanazawa Station | 2h03 | 10:59 PM Kyoto Station | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Kanazawa to Kyoto
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Trains from Kanazawa to Kyoto run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. 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 44m.
Distance 192 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 42 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 9:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: JR West from Kanazawa to Kyoto trainsJR West trains will get you between Kanazawa and Kyoto from €38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Kanazawa to Kyoto
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kanazawa to Kyoto 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 Kyoto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kanazawa to Kyoto
Most Kanazawa to Kyoto trains use the Kanazawa Station to Kyoto Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kanazawa and Kyoto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Kanazawa station do trains to Kyoto leave from?
Getting to Kanazawa Station from Kanazawa city centre
Kanazawa Station is 2 km from Kanazawa city centre. Public transport options include:
Kanazawa Station train station facilities and services
Kanazawa Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple dining options are available, including local specialties.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are available, including those accepting foreign bank cards.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kanazawa Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kanazawa Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kanazawa Station: The station is wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.
Which Kyoto station do trains from Kanazawa arrive at?
Getting to Kyoto Station from Kyoto city centre
Kyoto Station is 3 km from Kyoto city centre. Public transport options include:
Kyoto Station train station facilities and services
Kyoto Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: 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.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available in the JR areas of the station. ATMs are aTMs are available throughout the station, including a 24-hour ATM at the Post Office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kyoto Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kyoto Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kyoto Station: The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms to accommodate passengers with disabilities.
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