Airport Transfer (Haruka Express) from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Osaka
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Getting from Kansai International Airport to Osaka by Train
Kansai International Airport (abbreviated to KIX) is located in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. It services the greater Kansai area. From the airport, access to a number of destinations and major cities like Osaka and Kyoto is made easy thanks to the Haruka Express Train on the Kansai Airport Line! The train departs from Terminal 1 with a final destination of Kyoto Station. On the way, the train goes through the city of Osaka, and to the city center, the journey only takes around 45 minutes.
The Haruka Express stops at a number of different stations within the Osaka metropolitan area, and disembarking from the train at the namesake Osaka Station isn’t the only option for visitors going to the city. While this is a great stop to get off at for access to central Osaka, the Haruka Express Train also makes stops at other prominent stations in the city, such as Tennoji Station on the other end of the Osaka Loop Line, as well as Shin-Osaka Station. On this page, tickets for the Haruka Express Train airport transfer service can be booked to best fit your travel schedule. If you wish to stop at one of these other stations, please change the destination in the ticket selector above before clicking on “Search.”
Train information
The Haruka Limited Expres Train on the Kansai Airport Line is an essential line, not just for travelers, but fort 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, stopping at a number of stations within Osaka Prefecture and the Osaka City metropolitan area.
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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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.
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