Kanazawa to Kyoto

Kanazawa to Kyoto

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Kanazawa to Kyoto Schedule

Kanazawa to Kyoto Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Kintetsu Bus ZKN24 Express 07:30 - 12:26¥ 4,180
Thunderbird JR West Standard Class Unreserved 08:05 - 10:29¥ 5,566
Thunderbird JR West Standard Class Unreserved 11:24 - 13:48¥ 5,566
Thunderbird JR West Standard Class Unreserved 13:20 - 15:44¥ 5,566
Thunderbird JR West Standard Class Unreserved 14:57 - 17:21¥ 5,566
Thunderbird JR West Standard Class Unreserved 17:31 - 19:55¥ 5,566
Thunderbird JR West Standard Class Unreserved 19:08 - 21:32¥ 5,566
Thunderbird JR West Standard Class Unreserved 20:47 - 23:11¥ 5,566

Transportation from Kanazawa to Kyoto

Facts about the transport from Kanazawa to Kyoto

Cheapest Transport$24
Fastest Transport2h 24m
Earliest Departure6:45 AM
Latest Departure8:47 PM
Departures per day13
Distance120 kilometers
Transport CompaniesKintetsu Bus ZKN24, Thunderbird JR West

How to get from Kanazawa to Kyoto

Travelling between Kanazawa and Kyoto is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 42.54 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 42.54.

How long does it take to get from Kanazawa to Kyoto?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 5 hours to travel between Kanazawa and Kyoto depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Kanazawa and Kyoto. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 24m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 4h 26m to reach Kyoto.

How much does it cost to get from Kanazawa to Kyoto?

Travelling between Kanazawa and Kyoto can be as cheap as USD 42.54 if you opt for a Thunderbird JR West train and as expensive as USD 42.54 if you buy a Thunderbird JR West Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kanazawa and Kyoto ?

  • 13 from Kanazawa to Kyoto starting from 06:45 Kanazawa until 20:47 Kanazawa

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kanazawa to Kyoto.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Kanazawa to Kyoto overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kanazawa and Kyoto

Kintetsu Bus ZKN24

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kanazawa to Kyoto?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other