Kansai Airport to Kyoto

Highlights

• The Haruka runs from Kansai Airport to Kyoto Station in about 80 minutes, roughly every 30 minutes. The one-way fare is a little over ¥3,000.
• Discounted Haruka tickets are sold for overseas visitors. The details and prices change from time to time.
• The airport bus takes about 90 minutes to Kyoto Station (Hachijo exit). You stay seated the whole way, but traffic can delay it.
• JR's Kansai Airport Rapid plus a Special Rapid, changing at Osaka Station, takes about 1 hr 50 min and costs about ¥1,900. It gets crowded at commuting hours.
• Late-night arrivals may miss the last Haruka or airport bus. Check last departures against your landing time.

Good for

Large luggage

The Haruka or the airport bus. No transfers, and both have luggage space.

Cheapest

Kansai Airport Rapid plus Special Rapid, changing at Osaka. Slower, but among the cheapest.

With kids

A reserved seat on the Haruka. You are sure of seats, and there are toilets on board.

First time in Japan