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
It's very convenient and affordable to buy a Nea Tripe, cheaper than at the machine. And most importantly, it comes with a seat. We went to the green machine at the central entrance to Kyoto Station and exchanged our QR code for a paper ticket, then inserted the ticket and reserved a seat. It was a bit confusing at first, but we figured it out.
4/5
You need to print the ticket itself using a QR code. If there's no station staff nearby, you'll have to complete a small quest. Not all machines are suitable for printing.
5/5
I bought the tickets a little cheaper on Trip.com and exchanged them for paper tickets at the station to board the train. There is someone there to assist you, so you can ask if you are unsure about anything. It might seem difficult, but it wasn't hard at all once I actually did it. If I go to Kyoto again, I will definitely buy my Haruka train tickets from Trip.com again.
5/5
It’s cheaper than buying on the spot. After picking up your tickets at the green vending machine across from the ticket office at the airport, the entrance is right there. There is a staff member at the turnstiles to help you.
Non-reserved seats are located at the end of the carriage, where you can conveniently place your luggage. Stops at Osaka and Shin-Osaka stations are very short; be ready to get off in advance, especially if you have suitcases.
If you accidentally miss your stop, you can take the same express train back from the very same platform in half an hour. Just inform the conductor during the ticket check, and you’ll be able to exit through the gates at your intended station using your original ticket without any issues.
5/5
Buying tickets here is much cheaper than buying them on-site. You can buy them online first, then exchange them at the green machine, insert your ticket card and select your seat. It's quite convenient. I met some Taiwanese people working at Kyoto Station who were very helpful in operating the machine. It's really quite simple. The machine has Chinese language support, which is convenient and cheap, saving me some money!
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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FAQs about Haruka Express
What facilities are available on the Haruka Express?
Each train contains restroom facilities, a vending machine, luggage racks, and free Wi-Fi service.Is Haruka express covered by JR Pass?
Yes, the Haruka Expressis covered by JR Pass. If you have an active JR Pass, you can use it to board the Haruka express without any additional cost.Where can I buy the Haruka Express tickets?
You can buy tickets on Trip.com, Kansai Airport train station, other JR ticket offices, vending machines at train stations, etcDo I need to reserve a seat on the Haruka Express?
Seat reservations are not mandatory, but they are recommended, especially during peak travel times. Reserved seats ensure you have a seat on the train.
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