KMQ → Select according to accommodation location

Komatsu Airport to Kanazawa and Komatsu

If you are staying near Kanazawa Station, take the airport limousine for 1,400 yen one way for adults and get off at the west side of the station. To get to Korinbo and Katamachi hotels, you can take selected buses continuing to Korinbo or transfer to a city bus or taxi at Kanazawa Station. For hotels near Komatsu Station, take the bus from bus stop 3 at the airport (310 yen one way for adults). The bus stop is different from the one bound for Kanazawa.

Komatsu Airport · 小松空港 (KMQ) Kanazawa Station · 金沢駅Komatsu Station · 小松駅

Official data confirmation date 2026-10-05 · Japan Time (JST) · Adult One Way · Yen (JPY)

The current bus timetable is for October 1-24, 2026. For winter travel after October 25th, please re-open tickets for your travel date on the operator's page below. There are different buses available for connecting domestic flights and after arriving at international flights.

Distinguish between direct travel to Kanazawa and transfer to Komatsu Station.

Travel northeast from the airport to Kanazawa Station. Komatsu Station, located near the airport, is a different station from Kanazawa Station. There is no rail station in the airport terminal. To use the train, you must first take a bus to Komatsu Station.

1. Airport terminal/bus boarding area 2. Komatsu Station West Exit 3. Kanazawa Station West Airport Bus Drop-off Area 5. Korinbo Airport Bus Drop-off Area

Select a number to open that place’s directions. Dotted lines and arrows show connections, rather than actual routes.

This is a conceptual diagram of the movement route on the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) background map. The pink one is a direct route to Kanazawa and the Korinbo extension, and the blue one is a bus and rail transfer at Komatsu Station. Dotted lines and arrows show the direction of travel and are not actual road or rail routes.

Compare fare, on-board journey time, and luggage together

The time in the table is the vehicle on-board journey time. You must add the time required for immigration, baggage collection, waiting for the bus, transferring to the station, and walking to your accommodation. Transferring to regular trains is cheap, but it cannot be guaranteed that the bus and train will connect directly.

Transportation	Destination and drop-off location	Adult one-way fare (JPY)	Approximate on-board journey time	Number of transfers	Reservation availability	Conditions for using large luggage	When recommended
Limousine bound for Kanazawa	Airport bus drop-off point west of Kanazawa Station	1,400	Approximately 40 minutes	0	No seat reservation	With trunk; Space/size restrictions	Accommodation around Kanazawa Station
Korinbo Extended Limousine (some parts)	Via station → Korinbo drop-off point	1,400	Approximately 55 minutes	0	No seat reservations; Check your connecting flight	Same conditions as above limousine	The evening arrival flight, Korinbo accommodation
Bus to Komatsu Station	In front of Komatsu Station West Station	310	Approximately 12 minutes (autonomous bus service approximately 15 minutes)	0	On-site use	Check loading space for each vehicle	Accommodation around Komatsu Station
Komatsu Station Bus → IR regular train	Transfer at Komatsu Station → Kanazawa Station	890 (Bus 310+IR580)	About 12 minutes by bus + about 33-35 minutes by train	1	No regular train seat reservations	2 IR carry-on items, size/weight restrictions	When you can reduce the fare and transfer
Komatsu Station Bus → Shinkansen	Transfer at Komatsu Station → Kanazawa Station	Non-reserved seats 1,700 (310+1,390)	About 12 minutes by bus + about 11-12 minutes by train	1	Non-reserved/reserved seating distinction; Stop confirmation	JR baggage rules; There is a station transfer	When you want to reduce train on-board journey time
Airport Limousine → City Circular Bus	Kanazawa Station East No. 7 → City centre stop	1,620 (1,400+220)	Approximately 40 minutes from the airport + 10 to 18 minutes city centre	1	No city seat reservations	Congestion of city buses, check space for large luggage	When going to Korinbo, Katamachi or famous places during the day
Taxi/pre-booked vehicle	Accommodation entrance/reservation pick-up location	Company quote / 1 vehicle	Airport official example: Kanazawa about 60 minutes, Komatsu about 10 minutes	0	Regular taxi on-site/advance reservation vehicle reservation required	Delivery of vehicle type, number of people, and number of suitcases	After the last departure or carrying various luggage to the accommodation
Hire car	Acquisition store → Accommodation car park	By vehicle type and period; Fuel, parking, and toll fees are separate.	Airport counter → Store pickup and drop-off followed by driving	Store transfer	Advance reservation recommended	Check selected vehicle trunk and winter equipment	When exploring various areas by car

Bus Official fares·On-board journey time, railway IR fare·JR Search by date, Taxi/hire car · checked 2026-10-05

From the arrival hall to the airport bus stop

Complete immigration procedures and baggage pickup at the arrival lobby on the 1st floor. Before heading out, pick a ticket to your destination from a vending machine.
Check the destination for Kanazawa Station West Exit (金沢駅西口) or Korinbo (香林坊). Use number 1 outside for Kanazawa and use number 2 for additional vehicles according to on-site instructions. Take number 3 to Komatsu Station.
The Komatsu Airport Limousine Bus (小松空港リムジンバス) of Hokuriku Railway · 北陸鉄道 does not accept seat reservations. Buses bound for Komatsu Station are operated by Hokutetsu Kaga Bus · 北鉄加賀バス. Distinguish between reserved car pickup and on-site bus ride. For Komatsu Station, prepare cash and ICa, and check the on-site terminal information to see if other cards are supported.
Place the ticket in the fare box when disembarking. Kanazawa Limousine offers cash, local card ICa, supported card contactless payment, and official digital tickets. Only 1,000 yen notes can be exchanged in the car, so prepare change. Do not assume that Suica/ICOCA will work on airport buses.
Check whether large luggage can be loaded and then load or unload it yourself. Do not leave valuables or fragile items in the trunk. Check the on-site vending machines and in-vehicle payment indications bound for Komatsu Station. Luggage space may vary depending on the vehicle.

Limousines have a seating capacity system, so standing is not allowed. If the bus is full, you may be given a place on an additional bus or directed to the next service, and large luggage may be refused due to space.

Airport bus information · Official bus stop picture · Payment/baggage/full seating rules · checked 2026-10-05

Accommodation around Kanazawa Station: Get off on the west side and look at the address

To the west of Kanazawa Station is the Kanazawa Port Gate. After about 40 minutes from the airport, get off at the airport bus stop and collect your luggage. The drop-off point at the roundabout and bus stop 3 for the return bus to the airport are in different locations.

To get to the accommodation on the west side, you can walk according to the address on the pedestrian path outside the station building. If you are using the east side lodging or tour bus, enter the station building and follow the signs for Kenrokuen Gate · 兼六園口（東口） on the free passageway on the first floor and exit on the other side.

When changing exits only, do not pass through the railway turnstile. If you are taking the train, please look at the IR/Shinkansen ticket gate signs in the aisle.

Get off the bus → West station entrance → Free passage → East exit → City loop bus stop 7. If you first check which exit the accommodation is right in front of the station, you can avoid having to drag your suitcase back.

West drop-off area → Find walking directions near East No. 7 ↗

Official West Boarding and Disembarking Map · Station exit information · checked 2026-10-05

Korinbo/Katamachi accommodation: Check whether your airport bus continues to Korinbo.

Korinbo · 香林坊 and Katamachi · 片町 are city centre accommodation areas southeast of Kanazawa Station. Not all airport buses stop here. The connecting flight from the airport departure ticket to Korinbo from October 1st to 24th is ANA759 (estimated arrival 21:35) and JAL193 (21:45). For daytime arrivals, continue the final leg from Kanazawa Station.

If you took the airport bus to Korinbo

After passing Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo. The official drop-off point picture shows the drop-off point for the Ishikawa Fourth High School Memorial Museum and Ishikawa Fourth High School Memorial Museum.

Differentiate from Korinbo No. 6 and Toyokoin-mae (東横イン前) that you ride on your way back home. Depending on whether your accommodation address is Korinbo or Katamachi South, the direction and distance to get off and walk varies. The coordinates below are reference locations for the drop-off area and are based on on-site signs and driver guidance.

If you transfer to a city bus at the station during the day

West drop-off point → Station free passage → East No. 7 → Kanazawa City Loop Bus · Kanazawa Loop Bus · Take the left turn (LL・左回り) on the 城下まち金沢周遊バス. In front of Korinbo Atrio is about 10 minutes, and in front of Katamachi Pasion is about 12 minutes.

Adults pay 220 yen separately from the airport bus.

In addition to cash, ICa, supported card contactless payment, and digital tickets, city circulation buses offer nationwide transport IC cards such as Suica and ICOCA. Even for the same Hokuriku Railway bus, the payment range is different from the airport limousine. If you have a lot of luggage, please show your accommodation name and address at the station taxi stand.

Airport bus Korinbo drop-off area → Katamachi walking directions ↗

Korinbo connecting flights by date · Arrival/return drop-off/boarding location · City bus direction/fare/payment · checked 2026-10-05

Transfer to Komatsu Station accommodation or from the station to Kanazawa

Arrival lobby on the 1st floor of the airport → Prepare ticket and 310 yen payment → Bus stop 3 outside.
Take the bus bound for Komatsu Station and get off in front of the station in about 12 minutes. Some autonomous bus services last approximately 15 minutes and depart at set times. This is a bus to Komatsu Station, not a direct bus to Kanazawa.
Walk to the accommodation address in front of West Station. When continuing by rail, go to the west station entrance → 1st floor IR ticket vending machine and ticket gate. This is different from the Shinkansen ticket gate.
Buy an IR ticket to Kanazawa (580 yen) and take a regular train toward Kanazawa. Check the departure board on the departure board, and if you have picked up a suitcase, use the elevator on the premises.
After about 33 to 35 minutes, go to Kanazawa Station → Outside the ticket gate → Continue to the exit toward your accommodation or to the east bus stop No. 7.

The conventional railway here is now IR Ishikawa Railway · IRいしかわ鉄道, not JR’s former Hokuriku Main Line. Please do not apply the old JR Hokuriku Main Line guide or past pass descriptions.

Airport bus 310 + regular train 580 = 890 yen, 1 transfer. There are no separate express fares or seat reservations on regular trains.

If you choose the Shinkansen

JR West’s Hokuriku Shinkansen · 北陸新幹線 take about 11 to 12 minutes from Komatsu to Kanazawa. Check the seat types for Tsurugi, Hakutaka, etc. that stop at Komatsu.

All seats in Kagayaki are reserved, and not all trains stop at Komatsu.

Non-reserved seats are 1,390 yen (basic fare 510 + limited express fare 880), and the airport bus ride is 1,700 yen. October 5, 2026 Tsurugi 16 Reserved seat inquiry was 2,710 yen (510 + 2,200), and the airport bus was 3,020 yen. Reserved seat rates vary depending on the date.

For non-reserved seats, you do not specify a seat, and for reserved seats, you select the train and seat. In principle, official online reservations begin at 10:00 AM (JST) on the same day, one month prior to the date of use.

Ticket gates, tickets, and fares are different for regular trains and Shinkansen. When using a rail pass, check whether IR is currently included and the JR train and reserved seat conditions. We do not assume that airport buses are included.

Airport → Komatsu timetable · IR fare · IR ticket gate/platform map · JR fares and reservations by date · checked 2026-10-05

Zoom in on the last section of city centre Kanazawa

3. Kanazawa Station West Airport Bus Drop-off Area 4. Near platform 7 on the east side of Kanazawa Station 5. Korinbo Airport Bus Drop-off Area 12. City bus stop in front of Korinbo Atrio 6. Stop in front of Katamachi Pasion 7. Beneath Kenrokuen and Kanazawa Castle (opposite of Ishikawa Gate)8. Kenrokuen Renchimon entrance/ticket booth 9. Kanazawa Castle Ishikawa Gate Entry Point 10. Hashibacho (Higashi/Kazuemachi Chaya Street)11. Rest area near Higashichaya Street entrance

Select a number to open that place’s directions. Dotted lines and arrows show connections, rather than actual routes.

The green dotted line is the section where you can walk after getting off the city bus. This is a conceptual map of the travel route and is not an actual road or walking route. Stop/drop-off area pins are reference locations that compare official location pictures and map points, and are not coordinates from which stop poles are measured. Please use the on-site signs in conjunction with the walking directions below.

1. Airport terminal/bus boarding area
2. In front of Komatsu Station West Station
3. Kanazawa Station West Airport Bus Drop-off Area
4. Near platform 7 on the east side of Kanazawa Station
5. Korinbo Airport Bus Drop-off Area
12. City bus stop in front of Korinbo Atrio
6. Stop in front of Katamachi Pasion
7. Beneath Kenrokuen and Kanazawa Castle (opposite of Ishikawa Gate)
8. Kenrokuen Ranchimon entrance/ticket booth
9. Kanazawa Castle Ishikawa Gate Entry Point
10. Hashibacho (Higashi/Kazuemachi Chaya Street)
11. Rest area near Higashichaya Street entrance

Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Castle and Higashi Chaya: buses from east-exit stop 7

From the west drop-off point of the airport limousine, go through the free passageway on the first floor of the station and go to East Kenrokuen Exit No. 7. Consider leaving large luggage at your accommodation before visiting these attractions. Bus on-board journey time and walking time to the entrance are separate.

Kenrokuen and Kanazawa Castle

Kenrokuen Garden · 兼六園 and Kanazawa Castle Park · 金沢城公園 can be walked from the same stop. East No. 7 → Circular bus to the right (RL・右回り) → Approximately 18 minutes → Get off at Kenrokuenshita / Kanazawa Castle · 兼六園下・金沢城（石川門向い）, adult 220 yen.

To enter Kenrokuen, walk to the Renchimon Gate ticket office · 蓮池門口. The map shows this actual entrance instead of the centre of the garden. Enter the castle park with the Ishikawa Gate · 石川門 as your destination.

Admission fees and operating hours for gardens and castle facilities are not included in transportation costs.

Get off at stop → Kenrokuen Ranchimon Ticket Office Directions ↗Getting off at stop → Kanazawa Castle Ishikawa Gate Directions ↗

Higashichaya Street

Higashi Chaya District · ひがし茶屋街: East No. 7 → Circular bus to the right (RL) → About 12 minutes → Get off at Hashibacho · 橋場町（ひがし・主計町茶茶街） bus stop Go. It is distinguished from the next stop of the same name in front of Kinjoro.

After getting off, walk to Higashi Chaya Rest House · ひがし茶屋休憩館 (観音町1-3-8) near the street entrance, where you can receive tourist information and enter the alley. Just enter the name of the stop to get to Hashibacho on the other side, so use the directions that specify the starting point below.

Get off at Hashibacho → Higashichaya Rest Centre/Street Entrance Directions ↗

Circular bus RL stop/on-board journey time · Official tourist route/rest area address · Kenrokuen entrance map · Ishikawa Gate · checked 2026-10-05

Large luggage: check transfers and the final walk

Kanazawa limousines use a trunk, but there is a limit to the loading space. The same trunk service is not guaranteed for Komatsu Station and city buses. IR trains allow up to two pieces of hand luggage, each with a total of three sides of less than 250 cm and 30 kg, and a length of less than 2 m. Please allow more time to move from the station to the ticket gate and elevator.

For Shinkansen, see JR’s official baggage information. The Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu seat reservation rules for oversized baggage do not apply to the Hokuriku Shinkansen. Check with the train you will be using for storage space for each car type and seat. JR Official Baggage Information See

Limousine baggage conditions · IR size and weight standards · checked 2026-10-05

Last buses, delayed arrivals and winter travel

Last bus departing from the airport

The official table for October 1-24, 2026 is not a separate fixed timetable for each day of the week, but a connecting table for flights operating on those days. The last buses to Kanazawa and Komatsu Station are linked to JAL193, scheduled to arrive at 21:45.

These buses depart approximately 15 minutes after the domestic flight arrives, approximately 22:00 is the reference value if all goes as planned. Do not interpret this as a fixed last bus 22:00 or a bus that you can definitely take.

The timetable for Kanazawa indicates ‘Use other connecting buses’ for some international routes. Don't assume that there is a separate bus for the Incheon Korean Air KE2189 arrival flight, but look at the domestic connecting bus that can actually be used after entering the country and picking up your luggage.

The bus may be cancelled due to flight cancellation, or may not be available due to major delays or full seats. Unlimited delayed waiting has not been confirmed.

Tickets to Komatsu Station will run approximately 15 minutes after flight arrival, but in case of major delays, you will be advised to use the next bus. Autonomous bus services have fixed departures at 09:05, 10:05, 11:20, 14:05, and 16:05, and are different from connecting flights where you wait for your flight. Autonomous bus services may change to other vehicles.

The last departure bound for Kanazawa from Komatsu Station

The last of the current IR tables is 23:23 departure → 23:56 arrival in Kanazawa, JR Shinkansen upbound 23:14 → 23:25. Just because you took the last airport bus does not guarantee a train connection. Calculate airport departure delays, bus arrival, ticket purchase, and ticket gate movements together, and check the same-day operation information.

Last section from Kanazawa Station to the accommodation

The last departure of the loop bus on the east side of the station is at 18:00 on the right and 17:58 on the left (revised on April 1, 2026). This time is the last bus for the circular bus only. Regular city buses vary depending on the route, date, and stop, so in the official inquiry, select ‘金沢駅東口’ → ‘香林坊’ or ‘片町’ and the date of use. If you arrive late, don't assume that all city buses will run, but compare taxis to the station, walking to your accommodation, or the corresponding Korinbo extension. Official inquiry In

If you missed the bus or changed due to snow or wind

Show your accommodation address at the official taxi stand outside the terminal or contact the advance booking agency. The reserved taxi pick-up area is separate from the regular taxi queue. The October 2024 example in the airport's official taxi guide is about 10 minutes to Komatsu Station for 2,200 yen, and about 60 minutes to Kanazawa Station for 14,400 yen, excluding highway tolls. Instead of using the fixed amount for 2026, please inquire about the current rate, night surcharge, toll, and waiting fee when making a reservation.

For pre-booked vehicles, the arrival flight, delayed contact method, pickup location, number of people, number of suitcases, and cancellation conditions are confirmed. Hire cars are picked up at the counter on the first floor using each store's shuttle service, so you must check with the company about the last pick-up time and any delays.

Reserved vehicles or taxis do not guarantee late delivery. Please let the property know your expected check-in time.

In the event of snow, strong winds, or heavy rain, please see airport flight notices → Hokuriku Railway bus operation notices → IR operation information and JR Hokuriku Shinkansen separately. We do not determine service suspension based on weather alone. In winter, allow extra time to move suitcases in snowy and icy sections between drop-off points and exits and to the garden entrance, and compare available taxis and rides instead of long walks. Airport flight notice · Notice of Hokuriku Railway bus operation · IR operation information · JR Hokuriku Shinkansen Please see

Connection ticket to Kanazawa · Connection ticket to Komatsu Station · IR Last Train · JR last departure · Taxi example/official company · checked 2026-10-05

Official ticket and reservation information

There are no verified affiliate products suitable for this route, so the general official link is provided below. On-site bus tickets, rail tickets, pre-booked taxis and hire cars are each sold separately. Operator fees and booking platform sales prices are also not viewed as the same.

Tickets and reservations — Information on official Komatsu Airport bus tickets ↗Tickets and reservations — JR Hokuriku Shinkansen official reservation ↗Tickets and reservations — Komatsu Taxi official reservation inquiry ↗Tickets and reservations — Information on official airport hire car companies ↗

Komatsu Airport transfer FAQ

How do I get from Komatsu Airport to Kanazawa Station?

Leave the first-floor arrivals lobby and take the Hokuriku Railway airport limousine bus from stop 1 to Kanazawa Station West Exit (金沢駅西口). Adult one-way ticket costs 1,400 yen and the ride takes approximately 40 minutes. Immigration inspection, baggage pickup, and waiting for the bus are separate.

Which side of Kanazawa Station does the airport bus use?

Get off at the airport bus stop at the Kanazawa Port exit (金沢港口), that is, the west exit. Separate it from West No. 3, which is the return boarding area. To use the eastern accommodation or the city loop bus, go through the free passageway on the first floor of the station and go to Kenrokuen Exit (兼六園口).

Can I go directly to Korinbo/Katamachi accommodation?

Only some buses continue to Korinbo via Kanazawa Station. In the timetable for October 1–24, 2026, these are the services connecting with arrivals ANA759 and JAL193. The drop-off point for the Korinbo Airport bus is toward the Ishikawa Daiichi High School Memorial Cultural Exchange Centre, and is different from bus stop number 6 for the airport. Continue to your hotel in Katamachi on foot or by taxi, depending on its address. During the day, you can transfer to the city loop bus to the left at No. 7 on the east side of Kanazawa Station.

Do I need to make a reservation for the airport bus?

The airport limousine bound for Kanazawa does not accept seat reservations. Buy a ticket at an on-site vending machine, put it in the fare box when getting off, or pay with a supported on-board payment. If it is full, you will have to use the next bus or other means of transportation. The bus to Komatsu Station is also available on-site and is different from pre-booked vehicles.

Is it possible to go to Kanazawa via Komatsu Station?

From the airport No. 3, take a bus bound for Komatsu Station (310 yen, about 12 minutes), and then transfer to the IR Ishikawa Railway regular train toward Kanazawa (580 yen, about 33 to 35 minutes) at the station. Total cost is 890 yen, one transfer, waiting time and ticket gate travel time are additional. There is no railway station inside the airport.

How are the fares and times different between regular trains and Shinkansen?

Komatsu Station → Kanazawa Station regular train IR Ishikawa Railway 580 yen, approximately 33 to 35 minutes, no separate express fare or seat reservation. JR Hokuriku Shinkansen takes about 11 to 12 minutes, non-reserved seats cost 1,390 yen (fare 510 + limited express 880), and airport bus 310 yen is separate. Tsurugi 16 reserved seat inquiry on October 5, 2026 was 2,710 yen (510+2,200) and varies by date. Select the train that stops at Komatsu and your seat type.

Can I use it with a large suitcase?

The limousine bound for Kanazawa has a trunk, but due to space and size, large luggage may be refused and you must load and unload it yourself. Please do not assume that the same trunk is available for Komatsu Station and city buses. For IR regular trains, the limit is up to two pieces of luggage, each with combined dimensions under 250 cm, weight under 30 kg and length under 2 m. For Shinkansen, JR baggage rules are checked separately.

How do I get from Kanazawa Station to Kenrokuen/Kanazawa Castle?

From Kenrokuen Exit No. 7 on the east side of the station, take the city loop bus to the right (RL) and get off at Kanazawa Castle (opposite of Ishikawa Gate) below Kenrokuen in about 18 minutes. Adults are 220 yen. For Kenrokuen, use the actual Renchimon entrance and ticket booth instead of the garden centre pin, and for the castle, use the walking directions in front of Ishikawa Gate. If you have a lot of luggage, it is best to leave it at your accommodation before moving on to reduce the burden of walking.

Where should I get off at Higashichaya Street?

From No. 7 on the east side of Kanazawa Station, take the city loop bus in the right direction (RL) and get off at Hashibacho (Higashi/Kazuemachi Chaya Street) in about 12 minutes. Distinguish it from the stop in front of Kinjoro with the same name. Just set Higashichaya Rest Centre (観音町1-3-8) near the street entrance as your walking destination. Adult bus fare is 220 yen separately.

What if my flight is late and I miss the last bus?

The last bus for both destinations from October 1 to 24, 2026 is the connecting flight JAL193, scheduled to arrive at 21:45. These buses depart approximately 15 minutes after the domestic flight arrives, approximately 22:00 is a reference value and is not a fixed last departure time. It may not be available in the event of major delays or cancellations. The last IR departure from Komatsu Station to Kanazawa is at 23:23, and the Shinkansen is at 23:14, so please double-check your connections. When the bus ends, you will be taken to your accommodation at the official taxi stand outside the terminal or by a pre-booked agency.

Where can I check winter driving conditions?

Check Komatsu Airport flight notices, Hokuriku Railway bus notices, IR Ishikawa Railway operation information and JR West Hokuriku Shinkansen information. We do not assume that all transportation will be suspended just because there is snow, strong winds, or heavy rain. After getting off the bus, check for snow and ice on the walking section, allow more time to move luggage, and check whether a taxi can be dispatched during service interruptions.

Official sources and confirmation dates

The following data Confirmed in 2026-10-05. For buses, the schedule is based on October 1-24, for IR, the revision is based on March 14, and for city circulation buses, the revision is based on April 1. Check the information announced by the operator for same-day delays, suspensions, and subsequent timetables.