Kyoto to Kanazawa by Shinkansen: time, price and last train

The fastest way from Kyoto to Kanazawa is the Limited Express Thunderbird + Tsurugi: 1 h 41 min from Kyoto Station to Kanazawa Station at the fastest, for 7,720 yen with a reserved seat. The first train leaves Kyoto Station at 06:59 and the last at 21:21.

Updated October 3, 2026

101 minfastest train (Thunderbird 31)

7,720 yenreserved seat, one way

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Ways from Kyoto to Kanazawa

Times and fares from JR's own search for trains on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Ways from Kyoto to Kanazawa: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
Limited Express Thunderbird + TsurugiKyoto → Kanazawa	1 h 41 min	7,720 yen	—	—	06:59 / 21:21

Limited Express Thunderbird + Tsurugi

Fastest: 101 min
Reserved seat: 7,720 yen
First train: 06:59
Last train: 21:21

From: Kyoto Station
To: Kanazawa Station
Fastest: 1 h 41 min (Thunderbird 31, 16:08 → 17:49)
A midday train: 10:09 → 12:02, 1 h 53 min (Thunderbird 13)
Reserved seat: 7,720 yen = basic fare 3,740 yen + limited express charge 3,980 yen
First train: 06:59 → 08:47 (Thunderbird 1)
Last train: 21:21 → 23:25 (Thunderbird 49)
Distance: 219.2 km by JR's fare distance

Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and of the limited express charge.

Kanazawa to Kyoto

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 06:00 → 08:02 (Tsurugi 1)
Last train: 20:56 → 22:59 (Tsurugi 49)

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Kyoto to Kanazawa?

1 h 41 min at the fastest by the Limited Express Thunderbird + Tsurugi. The train leaving Kyoto Station at 10:09 takes 1 h 53 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Kanazawa?

7,720 yen for one adult one way, with no seat ticket needed.

What time is the last train from Kyoto to Kanazawa?

The last train leaves Kyoto Station at 21:21 and reaches Kanazawa Station at 23:25 (Thunderbird 49). The first leaves at 06:59.

How far is Kyoto from Kanazawa?

219.2 km by JR's fare distance between Kyoto Station and Kanazawa Station.