Airport Transfer Kyoto - Bus

The Kyoto Airport Transfer Bus runs between :

• Kansai International Airport (KIX)
• Kyoto Central Station (JR, Shinkansen and Kintetsu railway lines)

Why buy the Kansai Airport transfer to/from Kyoto ?

• More affordable than a cab and more convenient than a train with connections and luggage
• Direct access between KIX and central Kyoto station
• Comfortable ride: soft seats, legroom, air conditioning
• Up to two pieces of luggage per person without extra fees
• The ticket we send is ready to use (no need to exchange a voucher/coupon)
• Ticket is shipped to your home address before departure, or to your hotel in Japan

Where can I use this airport transfer to Kyoto ?

What are the departure and arrival points?

The buses run between:

• Kansai International Airport (KIX): with stops at Terminal 1 (International and Domestic) and Terminal 2 (Domestic low-cost).
• JR Kyoto station: all the buses stop at Kyoto station South Hachijo exit.
• On the way, some buses may also stop at Highway Kyotanabe.

How long is the trip between KIX airport and Kyoto?

Time:

• The journey takes about 1.5 hours between JR Kyoto station  <->  Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Frequency: 1 or 2 buses per hour, in both directions

• The first bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kyoto Station leaves at 6:52am, and the last bus leaves at 23:05pm.
• The first bus from Kyoto Station to Kansai Airport leaves at 4:30am, and the last bus leaves at 21:10pm.

How do I get the ticket?

When ordering, enter the address where you want it to be delivered: to your home before departure or to your hotel in Japan. You will receive your ticket by post. 

Terms of use

• Reservations for the bus are not required (first-come-first-served basis). In case the bus is full, the next and subsequent bus will be offered in order.
• Only one-way tickets are available. Please purchase 2 one-way tickets per person for a round trip.
• The bus ticket is discounted for children between the ages of 6 and 11 (included). A young child between the ages of 1 and 5 will not be charged if they do not occupy a seat, otherwise the child fare applies. Children under 1 year of age can travel for free.

NOTE: There are two airports in Osaka: this bus serves the major airport in the Kansai region, KIX (Kansai International Airport). Itami Airport (ITM "Osaka Airport") is NOT served by this bus.