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

The fastest way from Osaka to Kanazawa is the Limited Express Thunderbird + Tsurugi: 2 h 9 min from Osaka Station to Kanazawa Station at the fastest, for 9,410 yen with a reserved seat. The first train leaves Osaka Station at 06:30 and the last at 20:54.

Updated October 3, 2026

129 minfastest train (Thunderbird 31)

9,410 yenreserved seat, one way

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Ways from Osaka to Kanazawa

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

Ways from Osaka 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 + TsurugiOsaka → Kanazawa	2 h 09 min	9,410 yen	—	—	06:30 / 20:54

Limited Express Thunderbird + Tsurugi

Fastest: 129 min
Reserved seat: 9,410 yen
First train: 06:30
Last train: 20:54

From: Osaka Station
To: Kanazawa Station
Fastest: 2 h 9 min (Thunderbird 31, 15:40 → 17:49)
A midday train: 10:09 → 12:36, 2 h 27 min (Thunderbird 15)
Reserved seat: 9,410 yen = basic fare 4,840 yen + limited express charge 4,570 yen
First train: 06:30 → 08:47 (Thunderbird 1)
Last train: 20:54 → 23:25 (Thunderbird 49)
Distance: 262.0 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 Osaka

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 06:00 → 08:34 (Tsurugi 1)
Last train: 20:56 → 23:29 (Tsurugi 49)

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Osaka to Kanazawa?

2 h 9 min at the fastest by the Limited Express Thunderbird + Tsurugi. The train leaving Osaka Station at 10:09 takes 2 h 27 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Osaka to Kanazawa?

9,410 yen for one adult one way, with no seat ticket needed.

What time is the last train from Osaka to Kanazawa?

The last train leaves Osaka Station at 20:54 and reaches Kanazawa Station at 23:25 (Thunderbird 49). The first leaves at 06:30.

How far is Osaka from Kanazawa?

262.0 km by JR's fare distance between Osaka Station and Kanazawa Station.