Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Kyoto Station

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How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

1. Express trainJR Limited Express HARUKA

   75–100 min

   Fare

   ¥3,060–¥3,390

   Hours

   06:31–22:16

   ·

   every 30 min

   Direct to Kyoto Station; ¥3,060 unreserved / ¥3,390 reserved. Foreign-passport visitors can buy the HARUKA One-way Ticket (¥2,200).

   Source: www.jr-odekake.net · checked 2026-09-29

2. TrainJR Kansai Airport Rapid + Special Rapid

   100–110 min

   Fare

   ¥1,860

   Hours

   05:50–22:28

   ·

   every 15 min

   Change at Osaka to a Special Rapid for Kyoto; the cheapest rail option but slower, with one transfer.

   Source: www.kansai-airport.or.jp · checked 2026-09-29

3. Airport busAirport Limousine Bus to Kyoto

   85–105 min

   Fare

   ¥2,800

   Hours

   06:45–23:20

   ·

   every 20 min

   To Kyoto Station Hachijo exit, about 85–90 min from Terminal 1 (T2 departures ~13 min earlier); no reservation needed from the airport.

   Source: www.kate.co.jp · checked 2026-09-29

4. TaxiTaxi

   100 min

   Fare

   ¥43,150

   Hours

   24h

   Airport estimate incl. ¥4,360 bridge/expressway tolls; +20% from 22:00 to 05:00.

   Source: www.kansai-airport.or.jp · checked 2026-09-29

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.