Kansai Airport to Nara: train and bus times and fares
The limousine bus runs to Nara without a change. By JR you change at Tennoji. The quickest listed way is the Kansai Airport limousine bus (100 min, 2,400 yen); the lowest fare is 1,800 yen by JR Haruka and JR lines.
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Ways from Kansai Airport to Nara
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansai Airport limousine busJR Nara Station | Bus | No change | 100min | 2,400yen | 07:45 / 21:45 |
| JR Haruka and JR linesNara · HARUKA One-way Ticket, for holders of a foreign passport | Train | 1 change | — | 1,800yen | — |
Kansai Airport limousine bus to JR Nara Station
- Runs to
- JR Nara Station
- Changes
- No change
- Time
- 100 min by the operator's timetable, from Terminal 1
- Fare
- 2,400 yen. Children 1,200 yen
- Departures a day
- 11 from Terminal 1
- First and last
- First 07:45, last 21:45 from Terminal 1
- Round-trip ticket
- 4,500 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, Nara Kotsu Bus Lines
| Terminal | Bus stop | Buses a day | First | Last | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | — | 11 | 07:45 | 21:45 | 100 min |
| Terminal 2 | — | 9 | 09:32 | 21:32 | 113 min |
Other stops on the same bus (3)
- Dainihanna Ikoma
- Yamato-Saidaiji Station
- Nara Prefectural Convention Center
More on tickets and reservations: Kansai Airport limousine bus.
JR Haruka and JR lines to Nara
- Runs to
- Nara
- Route
- JR Haruka limited express to Tennoji, then the JR Yamatoji Line
- Changes
- 1 change
- Fare
- 1,800 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.
Going back: Nara to Kansai Airport
First and last departures toward the airport, from the same timetable.
- Kansai Airport limousine bus from JR Nara Station
- First 05:40, last 20:40, 11 a day to Terminal 1, 85–103 min. The fare is the same 2,400 yen.
Other places on the same services
| To | Service | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamato-Saidaiji Station | Kansai Airport limousine bus | 77min | 2,400yen |
| Nara Prefectural Convention Center | Kansai Airport limousine bus | 90min | 2,400yen |
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 Nara?
100 min by Kansai Airport limousine bus.
How much does it cost from Kansai Airport to Nara?
2,400 yen by Kansai Airport limousine bus and 1,800 yen by JR Haruka and JR lines (HARUKA One-way Ticket, for holders of a foreign passport).
What is the cheapest way from Kansai Airport to Nara?
The JR Haruka and JR lines at 1,800 yen, with 1 change.
What time is the last bus from Kansai Airport to Nara?
The last departure of the Kansai Airport limousine bus from Terminal 1 is at 21:45, and the first is at 07:45.
Related items
Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise — official page
Sources for this page
- Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise Kansai Airport limousine bus timetable and fares (Nara)checked October 1, 2026
- JR West HARUKA One-way Ticketchecked October 1, 2026
Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 1, 2026