KMQ → Select according to accommodation location

Komatsu Airport to Kanazawa, Korinbo and Komatsu Station

For Kanazawa Station, take the airport limousine bus to the west side of the station, at JPY 1,400 one way for an adult. Some departures continue to Korinbo for hotels around Korinbo and Katamachi; otherwise, change to a local bus or taxi at Kanazawa Station. For Komatsu Station, use airport stop 3 instead: the adult one-way fare is JPY 310.

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

Source facts checked: 2026-10-05 · Japan Time (JST) · Adult One Way · Yen (JPY)

The bus timetable below applies 1–24 October 2026. For travel from 25 October, use the operator’s timetable for your date. Flight-linked domestic services and the buses available after international arrivals need separate checks.

Choose by hotel area

Kanazawa StationKanazawa-bound airport limousine busAlight on the west side of the station.See the route
Korinbo or KatamachiSelected direct buses or city transferCheck whether your airport departure serves Korinbo.See the route
Komatsu StationKomatsu-bound busIt uses a different airport stop from the Kanazawa bus.See the route

Direct to Kanazawa or change at Komatsu Station?

Kanazawa lies north-east of the airport. Komatsu Station is a separate, nearer station. There is no station inside the airport. For rail travel, first take a bus to Komatsu.

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.

The GSI-based map shows connections rather than actual road or rail routes. Pink marks the Kanazawa bus and selected Korinbo extension; blue marks bus-plus-rail via Komatsu.

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

The times in the table are 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	Luggage conditions	When recommended
Limousine bound for Kanazawa	Airport bus drop-off point west of Kanazawa Station	1,400	Approximately 40 minutes	0	No seat reservation	Hold space subject to size and capacity	Hotels around Kanazawa Station
Selected limousine services continuing to Korinbo	Via station → Korinbo drop-off point	1,400	Approximately 55 minutes	0	No seat reservations; Check your connecting flight	Same conditions as above limousine	Selected evening arrivals; Korinbo hotels
Bus to Komatsu Station	Komatsu Station west side	310	Approximately 12 minutes (autonomous service approximately 15 minutes)	0	On-site use	Check loading space for each vehicle	Hotels around Komatsu Station
Komatsu Station Bus → IR local 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 Loop Bus	Kanazawa Station East No. 7 → Downtown stop	1,620 (1,400+220)	Approximately 40 minutes from the airport + 10 to 18 minutes downtown	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	Declare passengers and luggage; confirm vehicle type	After buses finish or with large luggage
Rent a car	Collection office → Accommodation parking lot	By vehicle type and period; Fuel, parking, and toll fees are separate.	Airport counter → office shuttle and collection 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/rental car · Source check: 2026-10-05

1F arrivals → ticket → airport bus stop

Complete arrival formalities and baggage collection, then enter the 1F arrival lobby. Buy a ticket to your destination from the machine.
For Kanazawa Station West Exit · 金沢駅西口 or Korinbo, go to stop 1; additional vehicles use stop 2 when directed. For Komatsu Station, use stop 3.
Hokuriku Railroad · 北陸鉄道 airport limousines do not accept seat reservations. The Komatsu Station bus is operated by Hokutetsu Kaga Bus · 北鉄加賀バス. Carry cash or ICa for Komatsu, and check the actual reader for other supported cards.
On the Kanazawa limousine, put a paper ticket in the fare box when alighting. Cash, ICa, supported bank-card tap payment and official digital tickets are listed. Only JPY 1,000 notes can be changed on board. Do not assume Suica or ICOCA works on the airport bus.
Confirm large-bag space before loading, and load/unload your own luggage. Keep valuables and fragile items with you. Komatsu Station buses may have different luggage space and payment equipment.

Limousines carry seated passengers only. If full, the operator may provide an additional vehicle or direct you to the next bus. Space or size limits can prevent large luggage being accepted.

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

Kanazawa Station hotels: arrive west, then choose your exit

The limousine reaches the Kanazawa Port Gate · 金沢港口（西口） side in about 40 minutes. Collect your luggage at the airport-bus arrival stop. Airport-bound West stop 3 is a separate location.

For a western hotel, follow the pedestrian route to its address. For an eastern hotel or city bus, cross through the station’s 1F public passage towards Kenrokuen Gate · 兼六園口（東口）. No railway ticket gate is needed simply to change sides.

For the loop bus, follow arrival stop → western entrance → public passage → eastern exit → stop 7. Check the hotel’s side of the station before carrying bags across.

West arrival → East stop 7 walking route ↗

Official West Boarding and Disembarking Map · Station exit information · Source check: 2026-10-05

Korinbo and Katamachi hotels: only selected buses continue through

Korinbo · 香林坊 and Katamachi · 片町 are south-east of Kanazawa Station. Not every airport bus reaches Korinbo. The 1–24 October timetable extends the departures linked to ANA759 (scheduled arrival 21:35) and JAL193 (21:45). Daytime passengers normally continue from Kanazawa Station.

On a Korinbo through service

After Kanazawa Station, alight at Korinbo. The arrival diagram places the stop by Ishikawa Fourth High School Memorial Cultural Exchange Centre · 石川四高記念文化交流館. Airport-bound Korinbo stop 6 near Toyoko Inn is different. Use your hotel’s address for the final walk towards Korinbo or southern Katamachi; follow actual signs and driver instructions.

Daytime city-bus change at Kanazawa

Cross the public passage to East stop 7 and take the Kanazawa Loop Bus · 城下まち金沢周遊バス anticlockwise (LL・左回り). Korinbo Atrio is about ten minutes away; Katamachi Pasion about twelve. Adult fare is JPY 220 extra.

The loop bus accepts cash, ICa, supported bank-card payment, digital tickets and nationwide IC cards such as Suica/ICOCA. This differs from the airport limousine. With large bags, compare a station taxi using your hotel address.

Korinbo airport-bus arrival → Katamachi walking route ↗

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

Komatsu Station hotels and rail connections to Kanazawa

From 1F airport arrivals, prepare the JPY 310 bus fare and go to stop 3.
Take the bus to Komatsu Station · 小松駅: about twelve minutes, or around fifteen on scheduled autonomous services. This bus does not continue to Kanazawa.
Alight west of the station. Walk to a western hotel, or enter the station and use the 1F IR ticket machines/gates, separately from Shinkansen gates.
Buy a JPY 580 IR ticket to Kanazawa and take a local train in that direction. Check the departure display and use station lifts with luggage.
After about 33–35 minutes, leave Kanazawa’s gates towards your hotel exit or East bus stop 7.

The conventional line is now operated by IR Ishikawa Railway · IRいしかわ鉄道. Old JR Hokuriku Main Line/pass descriptions may no longer apply. The total is JPY 890 (bus 310 + rail 580), with one change; no local-train express supplement or seat reservation.

Choosing the Hokuriku Shinkansen

Hokuriku Shinkansen · 北陸新幹線 trains take about 11–12 minutes from Komatsu to Kanazawa. Choose a stopping Tsurugi/Hakutaka service and its seat type. Kagayaki has reserved seating only, and not every train calls at Komatsu.

Non-reserved fare is JPY 1,390 (base 510 + supplement 880), or JPY 1,700 including the airport bus. The checked 5 October 2026 Tsurugi 16 reserved seat was JPY 2,710 (510 + 2,200), or JPY 3,020 including the bus; reserved fares vary by date.

Non-reserved tickets do not specify a seat; reserved tickets specify a train/seat. Official reservations normally open at 10:00 JST one month before the corresponding travel date. Check a pass’s current IR coverage and JR/seat conditions separately. Airport buses are not automatically included.

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

Kanazawa’s final bus and walking connections

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.

Green dotted lines indicate walking connections, not actual paths. Arrival/stop pins are reference positions matched to official diagrams and map points, not surveyed poles. Follow on-site signs and the walking links below.

1. Airport terminal/bus boarding area
2. Komatsu Station west side
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 office
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 from East stop 7

From the airport-bus arrival west of Kanazawa, cross the 1F public passage to East stop 7. With large bags, consider leaving them at your hotel first. Bus times exclude the entrance walk.

Kenrokuen and Kanazawa Castle

Take the loop bus clockwise (RL・右回り) to Kenrokuenshita/Kanazawa Castle · 兼六園下・金沢城（石川門向い）, about eighteen minutes and JPY 220. Both Kenrokuen Garden · 兼六園 and Kanazawa Castle Park · 金沢城公園 are reached on foot from this stop.

For the garden, walk to Renchimon entrance/ticket office · 蓮池門口・蓮池門料金所. For the castle, use Ishikawa Gate · 石川門. Admission and opening hours are separate from transport.

Arrival stop → Renchimon entrance ↗Arrival stop → Ishikawa Gate ↗

Higashi Chaya District

For Higashi Chaya District · ひがし茶屋街, take the clockwise RL bus from East stop 7 to Hashibacho · 橋場町（ひがし・主計町茶屋街）, about twelve minutes and JPY 220. Distinguish this arrival from the similarly named stop near Kinjoro.

Walk towards Higashi Chaya Rest House · ひがし茶屋休憩館, at 観音町1-3-8, near the district entrance. Use the link with the actual starting stop rather than searching only the shared Hashibacho name.

Hashibacho arrival → Rest House and district entrance ↗

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

Large luggage: allow for changes and the final walk

The Kanazawa limousine has a hold, subject to available space and size limits. Komatsu Station/city buses may not have equivalent space. IR permits two carry-on items, each within 250 cm total dimensions, 30 kg and 2 m length. Allow extra time for lifts and ticket gates.

Check JR baggage guidance for your Shinkansen. The oversized-baggage seat rules on Tokaido/Sanyo/Kyushu Shinkansen do not apply to the Hokuriku Shinkansen; storage space still depends on the vehicle and seat.

Limousine baggage conditions · IR size and weight standards · Source check: 2026-10-05

Last buses, flight delays and winter journeys

Last airport departures

The 1–24 October 2026 timetable links buses to flights operating that day, rather than a fixed clock time for every weekday. The final listed Kanazawa and Komatsu Station buses connect with JAL193, scheduled arrival 21:45. Domestic-linked buses depart around fifteen minutes after arrival, so 22:00 is an estimate if the flight is on time, not a guaranteed fixed last bus.

Some international services are marked to use other connecting buses. In particular, do not assume a dedicated bus for Incheon KE2189; find a domestic-linked departure that you can reach after entry formalities. Flight cancellations may cancel linked buses, and major delays/full seating can prevent boarding. Unlimited waiting is not confirmed.

The Komatsu table advises using the next bus after major delays. Its autonomous departures at 09:05, 10:05, 11:20, 14:05 and 16:05 are fixed, rather than flight-waiting services; other vehicles may substitute.

Komatsu → Kanazawa last trains

The current IR table shows 23:23→23:56; the Shinkansen table shows 23:14→23:25. The final airport bus does not guarantee either connection. Include delays, ticket purchase and the walk to the correct gates.

Kanazawa → hotel after the loop bus finishes

The loop’s last East stop 7 departures are 18:00 clockwise and 17:58 anticlockwise (1 April 2026 revision). These are loop-bus times only. Other city routes vary by date and stop; use the operator search for ‘金沢駅東口’ to ‘香林坊’/‘片町’. Compare a station taxi, hotel walk or an eligible Korinbo through bus after late arrivals.

If buses have finished, or snow/wind affects your route

Use the official taxi rank outside the terminal or contact your booked vehicle operator. Reserved-car meeting points differ from the ordinary queue. The airport’s October 2024 fare examples are Komatsu Station about ten minutes/JPY 2,200 and Kanazawa about sixty minutes/JPY 14,400, excluding highway tolls. These are dated examples, not fixed 2026 fares. Confirm current fare, night surcharge, tolls and waiting charges.

For a booking, confirm flight details, delayed-arrival contact, meeting point, passengers/bags and cancellation terms. Rental cars use 1F reception and an office shuttle; ask about last collection and delayed flights. Neither booking nor a taxi rank guarantees late vehicle availability. Tell your hotel the revised check-in time.

Check airport notices, bus notices, IR and JR Shinkansen status separately. Snow, wind or heavy rain does not alone establish suspension of every service. Allow more time on snowy/icy walks and compare available taxis with long luggage walks.

Connection ticket to Kanazawa · Connection ticket to Komatsu Station · IR Last Train · JR last train · Taxi example/official company · Source check: 2026-10-05

Official ticket and reservation information

The links below are ordinary official links; no suitable issued affiliate product has been verified for this route. On-site bus tickets, rail tickets, pre-booked taxis, and rental cars are each sold separately. A reseller’s price may differ from the operator’s fare.

Tickets and bookings — Information on official Komatsu Airport bus tickets ↗Tickets and bookings — JR Hokuriku Shinkansen official reservation ↗Tickets and bookings — Komatsu Taxi official booking enquiries ↗Tickets and bookings — Information on official airport rental car companies ↗

Komatsu Airport transfer FAQ

How do I get from Komatsu Airport to Kanazawa Station?

After 1F arrivals, use airport stop 1 for the Hokutetsu limousine to Kanazawa Station West Exit. The adult one-way fare is JPY 1,400 and the journey takes about 40 minutes. Immigration, baggage collection and waiting are additional.

Which side of Kanazawa Station does the bus reach?

The west, or Kanazawa Port Gate (金沢港口), side. The arrival stop differs from airport-bound West stop 3. For an eastern hotel or city loop bus, cross the station’s 1F public passage to Kenrokuen Gate; no railway gate is needed just to change sides.

Can I go directly to a Korinbo or Katamachi hotel?

Only selected buses continue to Korinbo. The 1–24 October 2026 table lists the ANA759 and JAL193 linked services. Arrival is near Ishikawa Fourth High School Memorial Cultural Exchange Centre, separately from airport-bound Korinbo stop 6. Walk/take a taxi to your hotel. During the day, change at East stop 7 to the anticlockwise LL loop bus.

Do I need to reserve the airport bus?

Kanazawa limousine seats are not reserved. Buy a machine ticket and put it in the fare box on alighting, or use a supported on-board payment method. If full, follow the operator’s guidance for an additional/next bus or another option. Komatsu Station buses are also used on the day.

Can I reach Kanazawa via Komatsu Station?

Yes. Take the JPY 310 bus from airport stop 3 to Komatsu Station, about twelve minutes, then an IR local train to Kanazawa: JPY 580 and about 33–35 minutes. Total JPY 890, one change, plus waiting and station movement. There is no station at the airport.

How do local trains and Shinkansen compare?

IR Komatsu–Kanazawa costs JPY 580 and takes about 33–35 minutes, without an express supplement/reservation. Shinkansen takes about 11–12 minutes; non-reserved fare JPY 1,390 plus airport bus JPY 310 totals JPY 1,700. The checked 5 October 2026 Tsurugi 16 reserved fare was JPY 2,710, or JPY 3,020 with the bus. Reserved fares vary by date; choose a train calling at Komatsu.

Can I bring a large suitcase?

The limousine hold is subject to space/size limits; load and unload your own luggage. Komatsu/city buses may not have the same space. IR permits two items, each within 250 cm total dimensions, 30 kg and 2 m length. Check JR luggage rules separately for Shinkansen.

How do I reach Kenrokuen and Kanazawa Castle?

From East stop 7, take the clockwise RL loop bus to Kenrokuenshita/Kanazawa Castle, opposite Ishikawa Gate: about eighteen minutes and JPY 220. Walk to Kenrokuen’s Renchimon entrance/ticket office or the castle’s Ishikawa Gate. Consider leaving large bags at your hotel first.

Where should I alight for Higashi Chaya?

Take the clockwise RL bus from East stop 7 to Hashibacho (Higashi/Kazuemachi Chaya District): about twelve minutes and JPY 220. Distinguish the stop near Kinjoro with a similar name. Walk towards Higashi Chaya Rest House at 観音町1-3-8 near the district entrance.

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

The 1–24 October 2026 final buses link to JAL193, scheduled arrival 21:45. About 22:00 is an on-time estimate, not a fixed guaranteed departure. Major delays, cancellations or full seats can prevent boarding. Komatsu’s last Kanazawa-bound IR train is 23:23 and Shinkansen 23:14; neither connection is guaranteed. If buses finish, contact an official taxi/booked vehicle and your hotel.

Where should I check winter service conditions?

Check airport, Hokutetsu bus, IR and JR Shinkansen notices separately. Snow, wind or rain alone does not establish suspension of every route. Allow more time on snowy or icy final walks and check taxi availability during disruption.

Official sources and checked dates

Source checks dated 2026-10-05 cover the 1–24 October bus timetable, IR’s 14 March revision and the loop bus’s 1 April revision. Recheck operator notices for delays, suspensions and subsequent timetables.