Airport Transfer (Haruka Express) from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Kyoto
Getting from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto by Train
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is situated in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture and serves the greater Kansai region. The Kansai Airport Line's Haruka Express Train makes it simple to travel from the airport to a variety of locations and large cities like Osaka and Kyoto! The train leaves from Terminal 1, travels through the central metropolitan region and Osaka Prefecture before arriving at Kyoto Station. From Kyoto Station, transfers to other notable destinations in Kyoto Prefecture, such as Uji and Saga-Arashiyama can be made using the city's conventional lines.
Train information
Since it is the primary route for most Kansai residents to get to and from the airport, the Haruka Limited Express Train on the Kansai Airport Line is crucial not only for tourists but also for locals. Starting from Kansai International Airport's Terminal 1, the train travels all the way to Kyoto, making stops at various stations in Osaka Prefecture and the Osaka City metropolitan area.
Shin-Osaka Station, Osaka Station, and Tennoj Station are some of these stops. The surroundings of Tennoji Station are vintage, with landmarks dating considerably further back in Japanese history. Osaka Station and Shin-Osaka Station, located on opposite ends of the Osaka Loop Line and just a single stop apart, are situated in the city's business district, surrounded by massive buildings and retail centers.
Depending on the stop, the ride to central Osaka takes about 45 minutes, but the entire trip from KIX to Kyoto takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Ride the Haruka Limited Express to specific stations and make connections to other Kansai destinations, like Himeji and Nara. Local lines from Kyoto Station go to other noteworthy places in the larger Kyoto Prefecture, such as Arashiyama and Uji.
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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.
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