How Do You Transfer from Kansai Airport to Osaka, Kyoto, or Nara via Haruka?
Kansai International Airport (KIX), as the main gateway for travelers visiting the Kansai region of Japan, always needs rapid and convenient transfers across Japan. LIMITED JR HARUKA Express (Kansai Airport Express) covered with hello kitty theme fulfills these requirements excellently at an affordable price! HARUKA Express takes only 30 minutes to reach Osaka and 75 minutes to Kyoto, and Trip.com provides great deals for buying tickets! In this guide, you will find all details about ticket discounts, timetable, and easy ways to buy tickets to enjoy your wonderful journey!
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What to Know about Haruka Express?
The Haruka Express, also known as the Kansai-Airport Express "Haruka," is a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) in Japan. With the speed of 130 km/h (80 mph), it takes only
- 30 minutes to travel from Kansai Airport to Osaka Tennoji
- 45 minutes to Osaka Umeda (Osaka Station)
- 50 minutes to Shin-Osaka Station
- 75 minutes to Kyoto.
By offering spacious seating and facilities to accommodate passengers with luggage, Haruka Express become popular choice for visitors.
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What's the Route Map of Haruka Express?
Route map of Haruka Express
Here are the main stations where the Haruka Express typically stops:
Haruka Express Main Stations | ||||
Kansai Airport (KIX) | Osaka Tennoji | Osaka (Umeda) | Shin-Osaka | Kyoto |
What's the Timetable of Haruka Express?
From Kansai Airport (KIX) | ||||
Weekdays | Saturdays-Sundays & Public Holidays | |||
First Train | Last Train | First Train | Last Train | |
Kansai Airport Station | 06:31 | 22:16 | 06:40 | 22:16 |
Osaka Tennoji Station (Arrival) | 07:20 | 22:49 | 07:18 | 22:49 |
Osaka (Umeda) Station (Arrival) | 07:37 | 23:03 | 07:32 | 23:03 |
Shin-Osaka Station (Arrival) | 07:42 | 23:08 | 07:38 | 23:08 |
Kyoto Station (Arrival) | 8:11 | 23:32 | 08:02 | 23:32 |
To Kansai Airport (KIX) | ||||
Weekdays | Saturdays-Sundays & Public Holidays | |||
First Train | Last Train | First Train | Last Train | |
Kyoto Station | 05:45 | 20:30 | 05:45 | 20:30 |
Shin-Osaka Station | 06:16 | 20:58 | 06:16 | 20:58 |
Osaka (Umeda) Station | 06:22 | 21:03 | 06:22 | 21:03 |
Osaka Tennoji Station | 06:37 | 21:21 | 06:38 | 21:18 |
Kansai Airport Station (Arrival) | 07:10 | 21:59 | 07:10 | 21:55 |
Transport Method | Routes | Travel Time |
Haruka Express | Kansai airport to Tennoji | 35 minutes |
Kansai airport to Osaka | 45 minutes | |
Kansai airport to Shin-Osaka | 50 minutes | |
Kansai airport to Kyoto | 1 hour 15 minutes |
*Required times are approximations.
Reviews of Haruka Express
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5/5
Although I think QR codes are better, it's a pity Trip didn't sell them anymore. The conversion process for physical tickets is quite complicated; you have to go to a JR station with human assistance or use a green machine. That day, it took quite a long time to change my assigned seat at JR Sannomiya.
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The ticket exchange at the Kansai airport is very convenient and there are English speaking staff who are ready to assist you.
5/5
Easy to use and good value, just scan code at the ticket machine and reserve your seat.
5/5
You need to exchange your physical ticket at the green machine, and you can specify a reserved seat. Make sure to select a reserved seat. I didn't know and didn't, so I ended up sitting in a general admission seat. It doesn't really matter, but it's better to have a reserved seat if possible.
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we were so happy that we got to ride Hello Kitty Haruka train when we arrived at Kansai airport. Because we were going to Kobe, we had to change tickets at the office. I wish we had booked QR tickets instead that didnt need us to queue at the JR change office.
Image source: @ West JR official website | Train timetable
How about the Ticket Price & Deals of Haruka Express?
Departure | Destinations | Adult Price (12+) | Child Price (6-11) | Special Note |
Kansai-airport | Tennoji | $7.90 | $3.90 | For designated seat or the seat of the first class of HARUKA, extra express fee is required. |
Osaka &Shin-Osaka | $11.00 | $5.40 | ||
Kyoto | $13.40 | $6.60 | ||
Kobe | $12.10 | $6.00 | This package includes the transfer ticket. | |
Nara | $11.00 | $5.40 |
Image source: Anonymous user @ Trip.com | Where you buy Haruka Express tickets
How to Collect Haruka Express Tickets?
Image source: Anonymous user @ Trip.com | Haruka Express tickets, Hello Kitty theme
What Are the Business Hours of Haruka Express?
Locations | Business Hours |
Kansai Airport Station | 05:30 - 23:00 |
Osaka Tennoji Station | 05:30 - 23:30 |
Osaka (Umeda) Station | 06:00 - 22:00 |
Shin-Osaka Station | 06:00 - 22:00 |
Kyoto Station | 06:30 - 21:00 |
Haruka Express | 3 Ways to Collect Tickets
1. Haruka e-Ticket Machine
After successful reservation, the platform will automatically send a reservation success email to the reserved customer's mailbox. Please present the received information verification code or QR code, and exchange it for a "ride ticket" at the manual ticket counter set up next to the ticket gate at Kansai Airport Station.
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2. Green ticket-vending Machine
For more details on Haruka ticket pickup and seat exchange procedures, see the official JR West reservation page here.
Please check out the following photo guide to exchange your Haruka Express tickets:
Source: from West JR official website | Haruka Express ticket vending machine
Source: from West JR official website | Enter your identification number
Source: from West JR official website | A passport with a IC chip is needed
3. White ticket-vending Machine
At Kansai Airport, there is a special white ticket machine. To travel to Tennoji Station, Osaka (Umeda) Station, Shin-Osaka Station, and Kyoto Station, simply scan the QR code on your Trip.com voucher, and you can instantly collect your Haruka non-reserved seat ticket.
How to Select Seats on Haruka Express?
Haruka Express Seats Information | |||
Haruka Express Seat Types | Need Additional separate tickets? | 9-Car Train | 6-Car Train |
First Class (Green) Car | Yes | 1st Car | 1st Car |
Ordinary Car (Reserved Seating) | / | 2th-4th & 8th-9th Car | 2th-4th Car |
Ordinary Car (Non-reserved Seating) | / | 5th-7th Car | 5th-6th Car |
Haruka Express | Seat Reservation Tips:
- If the reserved-seat car (car No. 4) of your train is crowded, you can use the unreserved seats.
- If the reserved seat tickets are sold out or if you haven't exchanged for reserved seat tickets in advance, you can use the ticket to directly board the non-reserved seats.
- If you have exchanged for a physical train ticket and the train you intended to board is cancelled before departure, you could use the unreserved seats on another "HARUKA" train or the Kansai-Airport RapidService.
Haruka Express | Reserving Seats Guide
How about the Haruka Express Carriage?
What's the Hello Kitty Themed Carriage like?
The Hello Kitty Haruka Express offers a unique experience for fans of the iconic character, with Hello Kitty designs adorning both the exterior and interior of the train. By making the journey even more enjoyable, many visitors or Hello Kitty fans will take photos to commemorate
Image source: Anonymous user @ Trip.com | Hello Kitty themed carriage
How about the Luggage Storage on Haruka Express?
Image source: Guest user @ Trip.com | Luggage storage space
Source: from Hello Kitty Haruka website | Hello Kitty themed carriage inside
What Are the Hotel Deals around Major Stops via Haruka Express?
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