Tokyo to Kanazawa
Step into Kanazawa’s historic samurai districts and serene gardens, standing apart from Tokyo’s modern skyscrapers and busy streets. All major transport options linking Tokyo and Kanazawa are gathered on this page, making it easy to compare timetables, travel durations and fares.
Travel options for Tokyo to Kanazawa
On your journey from Tokyo to Kanazawa, take a bus for 6947 JPY to save, or get there quicker with train in 2h y 27 minutes.
Bus from Tokyo to Kanazawa
Catch a bus at multiple stations, including Tokyo, Haneda Airport Terminal, Shinjuku Station 4F, Tokyo, Shinjuku, Tokyo and others and start your journey from Tokyo. Services run frequently throughout the day, with the first departure at 21:55, allowing you to pick a departure that suits your schedule. The trip takes around 8 hours 20 minutes, and you'll arrive at Kanazawa, heading into Kanazawa. Fares start from 6,947 JPY, and you can check availability and book your seat here.
Prices: 6,947 JPY
Duration: 8h 20m – 9h 15m ⏱
Train from Tokyo to Kanazawa
Board at Tokyo and travel from Tokyo to Kanazawa, reaching Kanazawa after approximately 2 hours 27 minutes. Train tickets start from 17,496 JPY, so plan ahead and reserve your ticket.
Prices: 17,496 JPY
Duration: 2h 27m – 3h 6m ⏱
Charter from Tokyo to Kanazawa
For a door-to-door experience, charter a private route from Tokyo to Kanazawa, with travel taking approximately 6 hours 15 minutes. Fares typically start at 312,351 JPY. Check available options and book your ride here.
Prices: 312,351 JPY
Duration: 6h 15m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Tokyo to Kanazawa
- Kanazawa are accessible via buses departing Tokyo, taking roughly 8h 25m to 9h 5m on the road. Ticket prices begin at 6,947 to 8,322 JPY, and services run from 21:55 until 23:30.
- From Haneda Airport Terminal, you can travel toward Kanazawa by bus. The trip usually lasts 9h 15m. Services are scheduled at 23:20, and fares start at 10,747 JPY.
- Travel from Shinjuku Station 4F, Tokyo to Kanazawa by bus, a journey that lasts about 8h 25m. Departures occur at 22:50 with fares starting at 11,724 JPY.
- Starting from Shinjuku, Tokyo, buses head to Kanazawa, covering the distance in roughly 8h 20m. The service operates at 22:40, and fares are available from 7,665 JPY.
Cheapest Bus Tokyo to Kanazawa
6947 JPY, from Tokyo to Kanazawa, departure at 23:30, duration 8h 30mFastest Bus Tokyo to Kanazawa
7665 JPY, from Shinjuku, Tokyo to Kanazawa, departure at 22:40, duration 8h 20mBus Timetable: Haneda Airport Terminal → Kanazawa
- 23:20 08:35 9h 15m 10747 JPY
Bus Timetable: Shinjuku Station 4F, Tokyo → Kanazawa
- 22:50 07:15 8h 25m 11724 JPY
Bus Timetable: Shinjuku, Tokyo → Kanazawa
- 22:40 07:00 8h 20m 7665 JPY
Bus Timetable: Tokyo → Kanazawa
- 21:55 07:00 9h 5m 7665 JPY
- 22:30 07:00 8h 30m 8322 JPY
- 23:20 07:45 8h 25m 7008 JPY
- 23:30 08:00 8h 30m 6947 JPY
Train Routes & Schedules from Tokyo to Kanazawa
The single departure point for this route is Tokyo, where you board the train departing from 06:16 until 20:12 toward Kanazawa. The rail journey takes around 2h 27m to 3h 6m with fares starting at 17,496 JPY. At the end of the trip, the train arrives at Kanazawa. Check the detailed train timetable for Tokyo to Kanazawa to choose your preferred departure and reserve your seat on the service.
Cheapest Train Tokyo to Kanazawa
17496 JPY, from Tokyo to Kanazawa, departure at some times, duration 3h 6mFastest Train Tokyo to Kanazawa
17496 JPY, from Tokyo to Kanazawa, departure at some times, duration 2h 27mTrain Timetable: Tokyo → Kanazawa
- 06:16 08:43 2h 27m 17496 JPY
- 06:28 09:34 3h 6m 17496 JPY
- 07:20 09:47 2h 27m 17496 JPY
- 08:11 10:38 2h 27m 17496 JPY
- 08:41 11:47 3h 6m 17496 JPY
- 09:20 11:47 2h 27m 17496 JPY
- 10:22 12:49 2h 27m 17496 JPY
- 10:33 13:39 3h 6m 17496 JPY
- 11:24 14:30 3h 6m 17496 JPY
- 12:24 15:30 3h 6m 17496 JPY
- 13:24 16:30 3h 6m 17496 JPY
- 14:24 17:30 3h 6m 17496 JPY
- 15:24 18:30 3h 6m 17496 JPY
- 16:24 18:51 2h 27m 17496 JPY
- 16:32 19:38 3h 6m 17496 JPY
- 17:24 19:51 2h 27m 17496 JPY
- 18:24 20:51 2h 27m 17496 JPY
- 19:04 22:10 3h 6m 17496 JPY
- 19:56 22:23 2h 27m 17496 JPY
- 20:12 23:18 3h 6m 17496 JPY
Charter Routes & Schedules from Tokyo to Kanazawa
On this private transfer route between Tokyo and Kanazawa, there are multiple pickup and drop-off points available, giving you the flexibility to start and end your ride where it suits you best. Travel times vary depending on your chosen locations, typically around 6h 15m. Fares start at 312,351 JPY, and departures are fully adaptable to your schedule. Reviewing the available pickup and drop-off options allows you to plan a route that works perfectly with your day and ensures a comfortable, personalized journey Tokyo to Kanazawa.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Tokyo to Kanazawa
312351 JPY, from Kita City Transfer to Kanazawa Transfer, Ishikawa, departure at --:--, duration 6h 15mCharter Timetable: Haneda Airport → Kanazawa Transfer, Ishikawa
- --:-- --:-- 6h 15m 312351 JPY
Charter Timetable: Kita City Transfer → Kanazawa Transfer, Ishikawa
- --:-- --:-- 6h 15m 312351 JPY
Charter Timetable: Koto City Transfer, Koto city → Kanazawa Transfer, Ishikawa
- --:-- --:-- 6h 15m 312351 JPY
Charter Timetable: Shibuya Transfer → Kanazawa Transfer, Ishikawa
- --:-- --:-- 6h 15m 312351 JPY
Charter Timetable: Tokyo Transfer → Kanazawa Transfer, Ishikawa
- --:-- --:-- 6h 15m 312351 JPY
Frequently Asked Questions Tokyo to Kanazawa
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tokyo to Kanazawa.
How long does the Tokyo to Kanazawa trip usually take?
It depends on the transport you choose. The train takes about 2 hours 27 minutes to 3 hours 6 minutes, while the bus takes about 8 hours 20 minutes to 9 hours 15 minutes. Charter service is listed at about 6 hours 15 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Tokyo to Kanazawa?
The bus is the cheapest listed option for Tokyo to Kanazawa, with fares from JPY 6,947 to JPY 11,724. Train tickets are higher at JPY 17,496, and charter service is much more expensive.
Which transport is the fastest on the Tokyo to Kanazawa route?
The train is the fastest option on the Tokyo to Kanazawa route. It takes about 2 hours 27 minutes to 3 hours 6 minutes, which is much shorter than the bus and also shorter than the listed charter service.
How much should I expect to pay for Tokyo to Kanazawa overall?
Prices vary by transport type. The bus costs JPY 6,947 to JPY 11,724, the train costs JPY 17,496, and the charter service is listed at JPY 312,351. The route has a wide price gap between the common options.
Where do buses leave from and arrive on the Tokyo to Kanazawa route?
Bus departures are listed from Tokyo, Haneda Airport Terminal, Shinjuku Station 4F in Tokyo, and Shinjuku, Tokyo. All bus services arrive in Kanazawa. The exact departure point depends on the specific service.
Which stations are used for the train from Tokyo to Kanazawa?
The train runs directly from Tokyo to Kanazawa. The listed departure station is Tokyo, and the arrival station is Kanazawa. No other train stations are shown in the provided data.
Are there many departures for Tokyo to Kanazawa by train and bus?
Yes, but the train has more listed trips. There are 20 train trips and 7 bus trips on this route. The data does not provide a fixed frequency for either service.
What are the first and last departures for Tokyo to Kanazawa?
For trains, the first departure is 06:16 and the last is 20:12. For buses, the first departure is 21:55 and the last is 23:30. No timetable is shown for the charter service.
Why does the travel time from Tokyo to Kanazawa change depending on the option?
The duration changes because each transport type follows a different service pattern. Trains take about 2 hours 27 minutes to 3 hours 6 minutes, buses take about 8 hours 20 minutes to 9 hours 15 minutes, and the charter service is about 6 hours 15 minutes.
If I take the bus from Tokyo to Kanazawa, how do the different departure points compare?
The bus has several departure points, including Tokyo, Haneda Airport Terminal, Shinjuku Station 4F in Tokyo, and Shinjuku, Tokyo. Travel times vary by departure point, from about 8 hours 20 minutes to 9 hours 15 minutes.
Can I book Tokyo to Kanazawa tickets online, and where should I look?
Yes, you can book Tokyo to Kanazawa tickets online through TicketRoutes.com. That is the booking reference provided for this route, and it covers the listed train and bus services.
Is there a charter option for Tokyo to Kanazawa, and what is it like?
A charter service is listed for Tokyo to Kanazawa. It takes about 6 hours 15 minutes and costs JPY 312,351. Departures are shown from several Tokyo transfer points and Haneda Airport, with arrival at Kanazawa Transfer in Ishikawa.
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