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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tokyo to Kanazawa

Showing times and prices for 24 Mar

Cheapest price

£75

Average price

£75

Fastest journey

2 h 25 m

Average duration

2 h 27 m

Trains per day

24

Distance

299 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tokyo to Kanazawa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Tokyo to Kanazawa will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.

Fast trains

Of the 24 trains that leave Tokyo for Kanazawa every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 299 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

JR EastKagayaki 515
18:242h27
Tokyo Station
20:51Kanazawa Station
£751One-way
0 changes
JR EastHakutaka 553
07:523h09
Tokyo Station
11:01Kanazawa Station
£751One-way
0 changes
JR EastHakutaka 573
18:043h13
Tokyo Station
21:17Kanazawa Station
£751One-way
0 changes
JR EastKagayaki 511
16:242h28
Tokyo Station
18:52Kanazawa Station
£751One-way
0 changes
JR EastKagayaki 509
10:222h27
Tokyo Station
12:49Kanazawa Station
£751One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Tokyo to Kanazawa

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tokyo to Kanazawa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £52.

Distance: 299 km

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£77

Average Price

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£147

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3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

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Average total duration

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Live departures

Tokyo to Kanazawa train times

The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kanazawa trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 24 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 04:56
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 50121:16 Tokyo Station
2h27
23:43 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 55121:28 Tokyo Station
3h04
00:32 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 50322:20 Tokyo Station
2h25
00:45 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 55322:52 Tokyo Station
3h09
02:01 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 50523:11 Tokyo Station
2h35
01:46 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 55523:41 Tokyo Station
3h02
02:43 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
Tuesday 24 March
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 50700:20 Tokyo Station
2h32
02:52 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 55700:32 Tokyo Station
2h55
03:27 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 50901:22 Tokyo Station
2h27
03:49 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 55901:33 Tokyo Station
3h03
04:36 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 56102:24 Tokyo Station
2h53
05:17 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 56303:24 Tokyo Station
2h53
06:17 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 56504:24 Tokyo Station
2h53
07:17 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 56705:24 Tokyo Station
2h54
08:18 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 56906:24 Tokyo Station
2h56
09:20 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 51107:24 Tokyo Station
2h28
09:52 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 57107:32 Tokyo Station
3h03
10:35 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 51308:24 Tokyo Station
2h31
10:55 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 57309:04 Tokyo Station
3h13
12:17 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 51509:24 Tokyo Station
2h27
11:51 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 57510:04 Tokyo Station
3h12
13:16 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 51710:56 Tokyo Station
2h27
13:23 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_HAKUTAKAHakutaka 57711:12 Tokyo Station
3h03
14:15 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EAST_KAGAYAKIKagayaki 51912:04 Tokyo Station
2h28
14:32 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 50121:16 Tokyo Station
2h27
23:43 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 55121:28 Tokyo Station
3h04
00:32 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 50322:20 Tokyo Station
2h25
00:45 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 55322:52 Tokyo Station
3h09
02:01 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 50523:11 Tokyo Station
2h35
01:46 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 55523:41 Tokyo Station
3h02
02:43 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 50700:20 Tokyo Station
2h32
02:52 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 55700:32 Tokyo Station
2h55
03:27 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 50901:22 Tokyo Station
2h27
03:49 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 55901:33 Tokyo Station
3h03
04:36 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 56102:24 Tokyo Station
2h53
05:17 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 56303:24 Tokyo Station
2h53
06:17 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 56504:24 Tokyo Station
2h53
07:17 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 56705:24 Tokyo Station
2h54
08:18 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 56906:24 Tokyo Station
2h56
09:20 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 51107:24 Tokyo Station
2h28
09:52 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 57107:32 Tokyo Station
3h03
10:35 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 51308:24 Tokyo Station
2h31
10:55 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 57309:04 Tokyo Station
3h13
12:17 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 51509:24 Tokyo Station
2h27
11:51 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 57510:04 Tokyo Station
3h12
13:16 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 51710:56 Tokyo Station
2h27
13:23 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTHakutaka 57711:12 Tokyo Station
3h03
14:15 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect
JR_EASTKagayaki 51912:04 Tokyo Station
2h28
14:32 Kanazawa Station0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Tokyo to Kanazawa

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Trains from Tokyo to Kanazawa run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.

There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 21:04. The fastest train covers the 299 km distance in 2h 28m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27
Distance
299 km
Average train duration
2h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
£73
Trains per day
20
Direct trains
20
Fastest train
2h 28m
First train
06:02
Last train
21:04
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £27

Train companies: JR East, JR West from Tokyo to Kanazawa trainsJR East, JR West trains will get you between Tokyo and Kanazawa from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

JR East

About
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) is the largest passenger railway company in Japan, operating a network of 7,418.7 kilometers across the eastern half of Honshu, including Tokyo. Serving approximately 16 million passengers daily, JR East manages 1,682 stations and operates 11,863 trains per day. Beyond transportation, the company engages in various lifestyle services, including retail, real estate development, and hotel management, aiming to be a "Trusted Life-Style Service Creating Group."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 28m
Cheapest Price
£73
Luggage included
Standard luggage is allowed on JR East trains without additional charges.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage may be subject to space availability and may incur extra fees.
Luggage storage
Luggage storage areas are available on certain trains, such as the Shinkansen.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds are provided for unused tickets; refunds for used tickets are subject to handling charges.
Refund
Full refunds are provided if a train is canceled.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors aged 6 to 11 can travel on JR East trains with a consent form from a guardian.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Meals and snacks are available for purchase on Shinkansen trains.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations on Shinkansen trains require an additional fee.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
JR East trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with disabilities, including priority seating and accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bicycles are permitted on JR East trains if they are folded and placed in a carrying case.
Pets
Pets are allowed on JR East trains if they are in a carrier not exceeding 70 cm in total dimensions.
Learn more about JR East

JR West

About
West Japan Railway Company (JR West) is a leading railway operator in Japan, headquartered in Osaka. Established on April 1, 1987, following the privatization of Japanese National Railways, JR West manages an extensive network covering 5,008.7 kilometers, including the Sanyō Shinkansen line, which accounts for approximately 40% of its passenger revenues. The company also offers bus and ferry services and engages in real estate and retail businesses. With a workforce of over 45,000 employees, JR West serves a population of approximately 43.1 million people across 18 prefectures in western Japan.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
Up to two portable items totaling no more than 250 cm in dimensions and weighing no more than 30 kg are allowed.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage beyond the standard allowance is not permitted.
Luggage storage
Designated areas are available for storing luggage on trains.
Cancellation Policy
Changes and refunds are not possible after the scheduled departure time of the first designated train.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Food and beverage waste should be discarded in receptacles provided in the station or on the train.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations can be made at no additional cost at ticket offices; online reservations may incur fees.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
JR West strives to maintain accessibility features and offers support to patrons with disabilities.
Bikes
Bicycles for cycling or sports competitions must be dismantled and carried in a dedicated bag.
Pets
Pets must be transported in a case that holds their entire body; fees apply for small animals.
Learn more about JR West

FAQs: Tokyo to Kanazawa train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tokyo to Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Tokyo to Kanazawa can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £73, while the average price tends to be around £77.
The train journey from Tokyo to Kanazawa covers a distance of 299 km and takes approximately 2h 28m. Trains run 20 per day.
The train distance from Tokyo to Kanazawa is 299 km.
The first train from Tokyo to Kanazawa leaves at 6:02.
The last train from Tokyo to Kanazawa departs at 21:04.
Trains from Tokyo to Kanazawa run approximately 20 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Tokyo to Kanazawa.
Yes, there is a direct train between Tokyo and Kanazawa. The service operates 20 times per day, provided by JR East.
To get from Tokyo to Kanazawa, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
There is no night train service from Tokyo to Kanazawa.
The train station in Tokyo that goes to Kanazawa is Tokyo Station, and it arrives at Kanazawa Station.
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kanazawa is by coach, costing approximately £27.
Booking trains from Tokyo to Kanazawa in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Tokyo to Kanazawa.

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