JR Haruka Airport Express train with Hello Kitty design on tracks.
JR Haruka Airport Express train with floral design traveling through countryside.
Hello Kitty design on JR Haruka Airport Express train in Japan.
JR Haruka Airport Express train with Hello Kitty design on tracks.
Ticket machine for JR Haruka Airport Express at Kansai Airport.
JR Haruka Airport Express train with floral design at station.
JR Haruka Kansai Airport Express train at a station platform in Japan.

Kansai Airport Train Tickets from/to Namba/Tennoji/ Shin-Osaka/Osaka/Nara/Kobe/Kyoto

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Duration: 2 hours

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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](https://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B026'11.2%22N+135%C2%B014'34.3%22E/@34.4305083,135.2538452,15z/data=!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d34.4364548!4d135.2428589?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIyNi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) & [Shin-Osaka](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Shin-Osaka+Station/@34.7334658,135.5002547,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000e4396c12ce49:0x3bd7c4e0bf1076cf!8m2!3d34.7334658!4d135.5002547!16zL20vMDIzeW1m?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIyNi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)/[Osaka](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Osaka+Station/@34.7024854,135.4959506,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6000e68d95e3a70b:0x1baec822e859c84a!8m2!3d34.7024854!4d135.4959506!16zL20vMDFsczk3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMyNS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), [Tennoji](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tenn%C5%8Dji+Station/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x90b6c0d913ac9a7e?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111), [Kyoto](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kyoto+Station/@34.985849,135.7587667,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x600108ae918b02ef:0xb61a446e74a21c08!8m2!3d34.985849!4d135.7587667!16zL20vMDIxMWRj?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIyNi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), [Kobe](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kobe+Station/@34.6795151,135.1782533,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x60008f0630dfda9d:0x43d78a9404c7f4ef!8m2!3d34.6795151!4d135.1782533!16s%2Fg%2F11b824v70v?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIyNi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), [Nara](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nara+Station/@34.6808126,135.8189522,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x60013a2e385f520f:0xb7582b14784ae674!8m2!3d34.6808126!4d135.8189522!16s%2Fg%2F11b638n7tt?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIyNi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), [Namba](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Namba+Station/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x6000e76b8b59d3a5:0x7c1d92d9caaac227!8m2!3d34.6629331!4d135.5022953!16zL20vMDJsYnBf!19sChIJpdNZi2vnAGARJ8KqytmSHXw?authuser=0&hl=en&rclk=1)(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)

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JR Haruka Airport Express train with Hello Kitty design on tracks.

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.

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JR Haruka Airport Express train with floral design traveling through countryside.

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Hello Kitty design on JR Haruka Airport Express train in Japan.

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JR Haruka Airport Express train with Hello Kitty design on tracks.

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

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Ticket machine for JR Haruka Airport Express at Kansai Airport.

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JR Haruka Airport Express train with floral design at station.

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