Fukui-shi to Kanazawa by train
Kanazawa lies 69 km (43 mi) north-east of Fukui-shi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 23 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 84 km (52 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Fukui-shi | Kanazawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 262,328 | 466,029 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | -1 m (-3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Fukui Station, Morita Station, Echizen-Hanandō Station | Higashi-Kanazawa Station, Nishi-Kanazawa Station, Morimoto Station |
Where to book trains from Fukui-shi to Kanazawa
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Staying in Kanazawa
Our booking partner lists 363 places to stay in Kanazawa. Of the 308 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (137), and 11 are five-star. Across 148 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 193,587 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kanazawa from Fukui-shi?
69 km (43 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Fukui-shi; by road roughly 84 km (52 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fukui-shi to Kanazawa by train?
About 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fukui-shi and Kanazawa?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kanazawa?
Our booking partner lists 363 places to stay in Kanazawa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.