Train Tickets from Kanazawa to Kyoto
Getting from Kanazawa to Kyoto by Train
Traveling from Kyoto to Kanazawa, two cities that are frequently compared with one another but have enough appeal to stand alone as noteworthy travel destinations, is guaranteed to make your next vacation to Japan unforgettable! A combination of the beloved Thunderbird Limited Express Train in the area makes the trip easy, along with riding the newly extended Hokuriku Shinkansen. Take the Shinkansen from Kanazawa Station to Tsuruga in Fukui, then transfer to the boutique-city capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa, for a quick and luxurious ride using the Thunderbird Limited Express. It takes a bit under two hours to complete the trip.
Advantages of taking the train from Kanazawa to Kyoto
How to book your Kanazawa to Kyoto train tickets
Train information
The Kagayaki or Hakutaka bullet train will be taken from Kanazawa Station to Tsuruga Station located in Fukui Prefecture. The Hokuriku Shinkansne bullet train line that these two trains are a part of was extended out to Tsuruga in March 2024. From there, the Thunderbird Limited Express Train departs from Toyama and travels to Kyoto Station. Amazing vistas of the Japanese landscape may be seen from aboard, and the Shinkansen has luxuries like electrical outlets for charging gadgets, overhead storage, and reclining seating.
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How to exchange train tickets in Japan
When you purchase a train ticket with Japan Experience, you will receive a QR code via email.
To receive your usable tickets, simply scan the QR code at ticket machines located inside stations in Japan and, if asked, enter the phone number associated with your order, which Japan Experience will provide you with.
In lieu of the QR code, the five-digit registration number (beginning with the number “4”) found in the order confirmation email can also be used.
Please find more information below about ticket fares and exchanging your train tickets upon arriving in Japan, whether it is at the airport or at major stations in the city. With your QR code, you will also receive a detailed user guide to guide you through the easy and efficient process of getting your physical train tickets in Japan.
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