Kansai Airport to Kyoto: train and bus times and fares
The JR Haruka limited express and the limousine bus both run to Kyoto Station without a change. The quickest and cheapest listed way is the JR Kansai-Airport Express Haruka (about 75 min, 2,200 yen).
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Ways from Kansai Airport to Kyoto
Times and fares as each operator publishes them. A dash means the operator does not publish that number.
| Service | Transport | Changes | Time | Fare | First / last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR Kansai-Airport Express HarukaKyoto Station · HARUKA One-way Ticket, for holders of a foreign passport | Train | No change | 75min approx. | 2,200yen | — |
| Kansai Airport limousine busKyoto Station | Bus | No change | 85–88 min | 2,800yen | 06:45 / 23:20 |
How long each way takes
JR Kansai-Airport Express Haruka to Kyoto Station
- Runs to
- Kyoto Station
- Route
- JR Haruka limited express, no change of train
- Changes
- No change
- Time
- about 75 min
- Fare
- 2,200 yen (HARUKA One-way Ticket, for holders of a foreign passport)
- Where to board
- Kansai-Airport Station (Terminal 1)
More on tickets and reservations: Haruka airport express.
Kansai Airport limousine bus to Kyoto Station
- Runs to
- Kyoto Station
- Changes
- No change
- Time
- 85–88 min by the operator's timetable, from Terminal 1
- Fare
- 2,800 yen. Children 1,400 yen
- Departures a day
- 48 from Terminal 1
- First and last
- First 06:45, last 23:20 from Terminal 1
- Round-trip ticket
- 5,100 yen (valid for 14 consecutive days from the date of first use)
- Reservations
- Reservation required for the lines to Kansai Airport.
- Run by
- Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, Keihan Bus, Hankyu Kanko Bus
| Terminal | Bus stop | Buses a day | First | Last | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | — | 48 | 06:45 | 23:20 | 85–88 min |
| Terminal 2 | — | 42 | 09:37 | 23:07 | 98–101 min |
Other stops on the same bus (1)
- Highway Kyotanabe
More on tickets and reservations: Kansai Airport limousine bus.
Going back: Kyoto to Kansai Airport
First and last departures toward the airport, from the same timetable.
- Kansai Airport limousine bus from Kyoto Station
- First 04:30, last 21:10, 48 a day to Terminal 1, 85–97 min. The fare is the same 2,800 yen.
Before you set off
- The HARUKA One-way Ticket is sold only to holders of a passport issued by a foreign government, and you show the passport when you collect it.
- Kansai-Airport Station and the limousine bus stops are at Terminal 1. From Terminal 2 a free shuttle bus runs to Terminal 1 in 7 to 9 minutes.
At the airport
Lockers, luggage delivery and what happens after you land are on the Kansai Airport guide. What you can carry is in what you can bring to Japan, and your airline's allowance is in the airline baggage rules.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Kansai Airport to Kyoto?
About 75 min by JR Kansai-Airport Express Haruka and 85–88 min by Kansai Airport limousine bus.
How much does it cost from Kansai Airport to Kyoto?
2,200 yen by JR Kansai-Airport Express Haruka (HARUKA One-way Ticket, for holders of a foreign passport) and 2,800 yen by Kansai Airport limousine bus.
What is the cheapest way from Kansai Airport to Kyoto?
The JR Kansai-Airport Express Haruka at 2,200 yen, about 75 min, with no change.
What time is the last bus from Kansai Airport to Kyoto?
The last departure of the Kansai Airport limousine bus from Terminal 1 is at 23:20, and the first is at 06:45.
Related items
Kansai International Airport — official page
Sources for this page
- Kansai International Airport Train — travel time from Kansai Airportchecked October 1, 2026
- JR West HARUKA One-way Ticketchecked October 1, 2026
- Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise Kansai Airport limousine bus timetable and fares (Kyoto Station)checked October 1, 2026
Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 1, 2026