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How to get from Kansai Airport to Nara. Cheap & Fast ways

How to get from Kansai Airport to Nara Station

Access Guide★
Kansai Airport → Nara

How to get from Kansai Airport to Nara Station

This article presents easy-to-understand for traveling from Kansai Airport to Nara Station!

You should be able to find the perfect way to get there!

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First, let’s understand its position on the map!

KIX to Nara Map

KIX to Nara Map

Kansai Airport is a bit distant from major cities in Kansai, taking 1 to 2hour by train or car.

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It takes 1h20min~1h40min to Nara Station.

Four-Ways of Access

▼ This is a characteristic of each mode of transportation.

Kansai Airport Station Access Methods to Osaka Kyoto Nara Kobe USJ
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Please choose transportation based on price and destination.

Access comparison

Here’s the summary of actual fares and travel times▼

Kansai Airport (KIX) to Nara Station Access comparison How to get
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Next, access methods for each transportation.

How to get by Train

Kansai airport to Nara station How to get by Train express
Kansai airport to Nara station How to get by Train2

There are two train lines at the airport: the “JR Line” and the “Nankai Line”.

If you’re going to Nara Station, it’s recommended to use the “JR line”!

KIX to Nara Map by train
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If you want to get there quickly or ensure a seat, it’s recommended to take the express train!

Kansai Airport Station

Kansai Airport Station

Kansai Airport Station is directly connected to the 2nd floor of “Terminal 1” or “Aeroplaza” Building.

If you arrive at “Terminal 2”, you will need to use the free shuttle bus to move “Terminal 1”. (about 7~9min)

Kansai Airport Shuttlebus Map

How to buy a ticket

Tickets can be purchased by Ticket vending machines.

When purchasing an express ticket, you can specify your seat and departure time!

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You can easily purchase tickets at the vending machines by selecting English, Chinese, or Korean for display!

★Ticket machines★

At this ticket machine, you can also purchase transportation IC card “Icoca.”

There is a 500 yen charge for purchasing an IC card, but you can get a refund at the ticket counter after use.*Refund handling fee of 220 yen.

about japanise transportation ic cart

Take a Train!

JR Express Haruka
JR Local

From Kansai Airport to Nara station, please take the train like this▼ *There are no transfers to get to Osaka Station.

Kansai airport to Nara station How to get by Train express
Kansai airport to Nara station How to get by Train2
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If you want to keep costs down, it’s recommended to take a train!

How to get by Bus

Kansai airport to Nara station How to get by bus

As of September 29, 2023, the Airport Limousine Bus to Nara is currently suspended.
Please check the official website for service updates.
Official website service status

“KATE Bus(Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise)” operates from Kansai Airport to various places in Kansai.

If you’re going to Nara Station, it’s recommended to use the bus!

★KATE limousine bus
Kansai Airport Limousine Bus

Kansai Airport ⇔ Nara Sta.
¥2100/ Child ¥1050
about 1h20min.
*Suspended(29 sep,2023)
Details
Bus stops & Timetable

How to buy a ticket

There are “Ticket Window” in front of each terminal’s bus stop.

The ticket window has both ”ticket machines” and “service counters”.

If you want to purchase with a credit card, please buy at the counter. (Counter operating hours: 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM) *Credit cards cannot be used at the vending machine.

★How to buy
  1. Choose a language
  2. Select a destination*
  3. Choose the number of people
  4. Choose a departure time
  5. Pay the fee
  6. Tickets will be issued

*The closest bus stop to Nara Park is “Kintetsu Nara Station.”

Bus stop

You can board the bus from each terminal.

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★Terminal 1 (1F)★

Kansai Airport BusTerminal1

Buses bound for Nara depart from bus stop “No.9”.

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★Terminal 2 (1F)★

Kansai Airport BusTerminal2

Buses bound for Nara depart from bus stop “No.5” .

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★The bus drop-off point★

▼Kintetsu Nara Sta.

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If you want to go comfortably, it’s recommended to take a bus!

How to get by Taxi

Kansai airport to Nara station How to get by taxi

There is 【fixed-rate taxi】 from Kansai airport to each place of Kansai. *Advance reservation required

Japan TAXI like that.

“KIX ⇔ Kansai” has a fixed rate of ¥21800, but you need to pay a highway toll in addition to the fixed-rate fare and pickup fee.

The highway toll is not fixed, and the actual toll is not known in advance.

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It is estimated to be approximately ¥27,000.

A taxi waiting at the airport (Local taxi) also cost about the same price or more.

Affordable Airport Shuttle Taxi!

If you need airport transportation, I recommend airport shuttles taxi.

Because they have a higher passenger capacity and are affordable!

Airport Shuttle TaxiTaxi

¥25,500¥27,000
6 persons4 persons
¥4167($30)
/Per person.
¥6750($48)
/Per person.

And you can specify destination as you wish!

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If you have a large group and want to travel comfortably, It’s recommended airport shuttle services!

Airport Shuttle Taxi ★BOOK

Summary

That’s how to get to from Kansai Airport to Nara.

Did you find the perfect transportation plan?

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