Airport Transfers

JR Haruka Kansai Airport Express: Train Transfers Between Kansai Airport & Osaka, Nara, or Kyoto

Hop aboard the Haruka express for effortless travel from the airport to key cities like Kyoto, Shin-Osaka/Osaka, and Kobe with WiFi, luggage space and comfy seats.

Reach Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, Tennoji, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, and other major hubs with Haruka Express trains every 30 minutes.

Connect easily to JR lines and the Shinkansen at key stations for smooth travel across Japan from Kansai Airport.

Relax in spacious, air-conditioned seats with luggage racks and Green Cars offering first-class comfort.

Enjoy free Wi-Fi, restrooms, vending machines, and wheelchair access with staff assistance when required.

Count on punctual service and smooth rides, making Haruka Express a reliable and stress-free way to travel.

One-way train transfers between Kansai Airport & Shin-Osaka/Osaka, Tennoji, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, Namba(based on option selected)

Reserved seating and non-reserved seating cars

Green Car (first class) seating

Vending machines and restrooms onboard

Luggage racks

Wheelchair accessibility

Free Wi-Fi service

Train fare ticket and limited express ticket required for non-JR Pass holders

Travel beyond the Haruka Express route (other JR lines, buses, or taxis from Kyoto or Osaka not included)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Just landed at KIX? Seamless city access awaits! Grab your ticket swiftly by scanning your QR code or passport at the station's user-friendly machines. Then, step aboard the rapid Haruka Express, reaching speeds of 130 km/h. This direct train links you to Kyoto, Shin-Osaka/Osaka, Nara, Tennoji, and Kobe, ensuring efficient travel.

Settle into comfortable seating, soak in picturesque views of Japan's landscape, and capture memorable moments. Stay connected throughout your journey with complimentary Wi-Fi, allowing you to plan your itinerary, share photos, and stay in touch effortlessly as you venture into Kansai.

What’s not allowed

Smoking is prohibited on all train cars

Accessibility

The Haruka Express is wheelchair accessible

Additional information

Confirmation will be received within minutes; contact customer support if not received

This offer is not available for Japanese passport holders

Up to two children (Aged 0-5) travel free with an adult rail pass holder if they don’t occupy a seat; a child rail pass is needed for each additional child starting from the third

Valid only for non-Japanese passport holders with a "Temporary Visitor" Visa stamp on the passport

Secure a Temporary Visitor Stamp at immigration to be eligible for a JR Pass; do not pass through automated gates as no stamp will be applied

Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance

Refer to the schedule for the first and last trains from/to Kansai Airport Station

Not all Haruka trains feature the Hello Kitty design

Trains depart every 30 minutes during the day and evening; schedules may differ on weekends and holidays

Check digital screens at stations for train type, number, departure time, destination, and platform number

The journey from Kansai Airport to Osaka takes about 45 minutes, and to Kyoto about 1 hour and 15 minutes

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.