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

The fastest way from Tokyo to Kanazawa is the Kagayaki on the Hokuriku Shinkansen: 2 h 24 min from Tokyo Station to Kanazawa Station at the fastest, for 14,600 yen with a reserved seat. The first train leaves Tokyo Station at 06:16 and the last at 21:04.

Updated October 3, 2026

144 minfastest train (Kagayaki 503)

14,600 yenreserved seat, one way

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Ways from Tokyo to Kanazawa

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

Ways from Tokyo to Kanazawa: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
Kagayaki on the Hokuriku ShinkansenTokyo → Kanazawa	2 h 24 min	14,600 yen	14,070 yen	—	06:16 / 21:04

Kagayaki on the Hokuriku Shinkansen

Fastest: 144 min
Reserved seat: 14,600 yen
First train: 06:16
Last train: 21:04

From: Tokyo Station
To: Kanazawa Station
Fastest: 2 h 24 min (Kagayaki 503, 07:20 → 09:44)
A midday train: 10:22 → 12:49, 2 h 27 min (Kagayaki 509)
Reserved seat: 14,600 yen = basic fare 7,700 yen + limited express charge 6,900 yen
Non-reserved seat: 14,070 yen (Hakutaka)
First train: 06:16 → 08:43 (Kagayaki 501)
Last train: 21:04 → 23:30 (Kagayaki 519)
Distance: 450.5 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 Tokyo

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 06:02 → 08:29 (Kagayaki 500)
Last train: 21:03 → 23:32

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Tokyo to Kanazawa?

2 h 24 min at the fastest by the Kagayaki on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. The train leaving Tokyo Station at 10:22 takes 2 h 27 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kanazawa?

14,600 yen with a reserved seat and 14,070 yen in a non-reserved car, for one adult one way. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and the limited express charge.

What time is the last train from Tokyo to Kanazawa?

The last train leaves Tokyo Station at 21:04 and reaches Kanazawa Station at 23:30 (Kagayaki 519). The first leaves at 06:16.

How far is Tokyo from Kanazawa?

450.5 km by JR's fare distance between Tokyo Station and Kanazawa Station.