Airport Transfer (Haruka Express) from Osaka to Kansai International Airport (KIX)

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Getting from Osaka to Kansai International Airport by Train

Kansai International Airport, known as KIX, is situated in Izumisano within Osaka Prefecture. It serves the wider Kansai region. Travelers can easily reach various destinations, including major cities like Osaka and Kyoto, via the Haruka Express Train on the Kansai Airport Line! This train departs from Terminal 1 and heads straight to Kyoto Station. The journey takes about 45 minutes, passing through Osaka city center along the way. If you're traveling from Osaka to KIX, simply catch the train coming from Kyoto to reach your terminal!

The Haruka Express offers several stops throughout the Osaka metropolitan area, making it easy for travelers to catch the train to the airport from various locations. While Osaka Station is a convenient choice for accessing central Osaka, you can also board the Haruka Express at other key stations, including Tennoji Station, located at the opposite end of the Osaka Loop Line, and Shin-Osaka Station. On this page, you can book tickets for the Haruka Express Train's airport transfer service to suit your travel plans. If you prefer to leave from one of these alternative stations, simply adjust the departure station in the ticket selector above before clicking “Search.”

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The Haruka Express Train connects Kansai International Airport directly to Osaka, the largest city in the Kansai Region, boasting a population of nearly 3 million. This vibrant city is celebrated for its unique blend of culture and history. Iconic districts like Dotonbori and Shinsekai showcase the essence of urban Japan, featuring bustling streets filled with shops and cozy eateries, all aglow with colorful neon signs at night. To delve into Osaka's historical side, don't miss the stunning Osaka Castle and the ancient Mozu Tombs. Also, Taro Okamoto’s renowned “Tower of the Sun,” created for the 1985 World’s Fair, stands proudly in the city. With the World’s Fair set to return to Osaka in 2025, it's a perfect time to explore these attractions!

NOTE: Kansai International Airport is a major international gateway to Japan, serving as the primary airport for travelers arriving and departing in Kansai. As such, booking your Haruka Express transfer in advance is recommended to secure your seats, especially during peak travel periods, and save time at the station.

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Train information

The Haruka Limited Expres Train on the Kansai Airport Line is an essential line, not just for travelers, but for residents of Kansai as well, as it serves as the main means of going to and from the airport for most locales in Kansai. The train itself departs from Terminal 1 in Kansai International Airport and goes out all the way to Kyoto and back, stopping at a number of stations within Osaka Prefecture and the Osaka City metropolitan area on the way.

These stops include Tennoj Station, Osaka Station, and Shin-Osaka Station. Tennoji Station is surrounded by a retro environment and attractions that go back much farther into Japan’s history. On the other end of the Osaka Loop Line, Osaka Station and Shin-Osaka Station, only one stop away from each other, are in a commercial center of the city with large skyscrapers and shopping complexes all around.

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From central Osaka, getting to KIX airport takes around 45 minutes, depending on the stop, but all the way from Kyoto to KIX takes around one hour and 15 minutes. To get to other destinations in Kansai, such as Nara and Himeji, the Haruka Limited Express can be ridden to certain stations in order to make transfers.

Each train on the Haruka Express has six to nine cars, with the option of a higher-end Green Car with upgraded amenities, such as further reclining charis and more leg room as compared to ordinary train cars. There is often a mix of reserved and non-reserved seating. We strongly recommend booking tickets for reserved seats during peak travel times to assure a comfortable journey from the airport, especially after a long flight!

How to get to Osaka Station

Osaka Station is located in a central commercial area of Osaka known as Umeda, and in fact, both Osaka Station and Shin-Osaka Station (built in 1964 to service the newly built Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkasen) are nearby Umeda Station. Osaka Station is a major stop on the famous Osaka Loop Line, making it easily accessible by train. The Haruka Express stops at Osaka Station on the way to Kyoto from Kansai International Airport, and back. Other trains that go to and from Osaka Station include the Thunderbird Limited Express Train and Super Hakuto Limited Express Train.

Where to go from Kansai International Airport

Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka Prefecture, a bit outside of Osaka City. The Haruka Express arrives at Terminal 1, the main terminal for international departures and arrivals. The same train can be ridden to parts of Osaka and Kyoto to leave the airport.

Reminder: You can also decide to depart from Tennoji Station or Shin-Osaka Station via the Haruka Express

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How to Book and Exchange Haruka Express Train Tickets

When you buy your train tickets through Japan Experience, you'll receive a QR code via email. This QR code can be easily accessed and scanned at the machines located at JR stations in Japan. Once you scan the QR code, your tickets will be issued to you, and you'll also have the option to get a receipt. Whether you're arriving at the airport or a major station in the city, you can find more information below about ticket fares and how to exchange your train tickets. Along with your QR code, you'll also receive a detailed user guide that will help you navigate the simple and efficient process of obtaining your physical train tickets in Japan.

More information about conditions

Is there a special airport transfer service ticket fare for children?

Yes, there are special fares applicable for children to board the Haruka Express Ttrain. Ages 12 and up are considered adults, but kids aged from 6 to 11 benefit from a reduced child fare (except for Green Class). Children under the age of 6 travel for free (except for Green Class). This free fare is limited to 2 tickets, meaning any additional child under 6 will then pay the classic child fare to ride aboard the Haruka Express airport transfer.

Modification and Cancelation

You can find the conditions of modification and cancellation of our train tickets in our “Frequently Asked Questions” section at the bottom of the page.

Eligibility

All persons above the age of 12, with no restrictions of residence status or nationality, are eligible to buy individual train tickets (unlike the Japan Rail Pass and some JR regional passes, for example). Japanese individuals as well as foreigners living in Japan can thus purchase train tickets online. Under the age of 12, the aforementioned child fare conditions apply.

Validity of Haruka Express train tickets

Haruka Express airport transfer service tickets issued are only valid for the date and time indicated on your booking, from Osaka Station, Tennoji Station, or Shin-Osaka Station to Kansai International Airport (KIX).

Frequently Asked Questions about Airport Transfers

There are different types of carriages on the Limited Express trains such as the Haruka Express, with different levels of accommodation. The Ordinary Car is the most general seating option, but Japanese trains are, by default, more luxurious than other types of trains you may be used to. These accommodations include reclinable chairs, overhead storage, hooks for outerwear, deployable trays, and electrical outlets.
The Green Car is the next step up in luxury from the ordinary car, featuring even deeper reclining chairs and more leg room. All seats in these cars need a reservation.

Modification and Cancellation

Order cancellation

Customers have up to 3 working days prior to their departure date to cancel their train ticket orders as long as they have not scanned the corresponding QR code and exchanged for their physical train tickets. A 15% cancellation fee will be charged, and the QR code will be instantly deactivated upon order cancellation. Cancellation of only a portion of the booking is not possible.

For train ticket orders that have already had the corresponding QR code scanned and where the tickets have been received, or orders in less than 3 working days before departure, orders may be canceled at JR Station offices in the departure city up to 10 minutes before your train departure.

JR staff will refund you, in cash, in yen (¥):

Up to 2 days before departure: the price of the ticket minus 560¥ as cancellation fees.

From 1 day before to 10 min before departure: the price of the "normal fare" ticket minus 220¥ and 70% of the "limited express" ticket. To sum up, in that case, you will receive a cancellation refund of around 70% of your initial order, given that Japan Experience service fee and currency exchange rate difference cannot be refunded.

Past the day and time of departure, refunds cannot be issued, regardless if the corresponding QR code has been used or not, and regardless if customers have received their physical tickets or not. Note that, however, if you missed the departure train of the time, you can still board the next trains within the next hour, in non-reserved seats.

- If your train is delayed more than 2 hours, then:

If you decide not to use your train tickets to travel to your destination, you can claim a full refund for them by contacting us here or by email at contact@japanexperience.com with your order number and photos of all your tickets (if you have already used your QR code to print your tickets at the machine, if not, no photos are required)

If you were able to take your delayed train to your destination, you can go to the JR counter at your destination with your tickets and request a partial refund (around 85% of the initial ticket price, depending on the current exchange rate). The refund will be made in cash.

If you still plan to travel to your destination, you can go to a JR desk to modify your tickets free of charge. You can change your tickets to a train at a later time or date, but cannot claim for any compensation

- If your train is canceled, then:

These cancellation conditions still apply after one modification, according to the modification conditions below.

Order modification

If you want to modify:

Departure time on the same day OR seat for another seat except luggage seat:

Japan Experience can modify one time, free of charge, your booking if the corresponding QR code has not been used AND if it is NOT within 3 working days of the departure date.

You will then be sent a new QR code to use at JR stations to exchange for your new tickets.

Otherwise, you will need to go to JR station machines to exchange your QR code to receive your tickets and then change the departure time at the same machine up to 10 minutes prior to your train departure.

You cannot modify the same ticket twice. For the second modification, the order will need to be canceled (check cancellation conditions) and then re-ordered with the new travel information.

Departure date, route, seat for luggage seat, number of seats in the booking:

Japan Experience cannot modify your booking. You will need to go to JR station machines to exchange QR code to receive your tickets and change time at the same machine up to 10 minutes prior to departure. There may be a difference in fare to be paid on the spot.

You cannot modify the same ticket twice. For the second modification, the order will need to be canceled (check cancellation conditions) and then re-ordered with the new travel information.

If you have made a mistake in your departure date or number of seats, you have to make a new booking online. Japan Experience will allow you to cancel your previous order free of charge. Kindly note that modifications for the new issued tickets won't be possible.

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