Is Kansai Airport closer to Osaka or Kyoto?

The closest airport to Kyoto is Osaka International Airport (also known as Itami Airport), about 36 kilometres from the city.



Kansai International Airport (KIX) is significantly closer to Osaka than it is to Kyoto. The airport is built on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, approximately 38 kilometers (about 24 miles) southwest of Osaka's city center. Travelers can reach central Osaka (Namba or Umeda) in about 35 to 50 minutes via the Nankai Rap:t train or the JR Haruka Express. In contrast, Kyoto is much further north. The journey from Kansai Airport to Kyoto station typically takes about 75 to 80 minutes on the direct JR Haruka Express train, covering a distance of roughly 100 kilometers (62 miles). While KIX is the primary international gateway for the entire Kansai region, including Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara, those staying in Osaka will have a much shorter and cheaper commute from the terminal. If you are heading to Kyoto, it is a very straightforward trip thanks to the dedicated airport express trains, but you should budget for more travel time and a higher ticket price compared to a trip into the heart of Osaka.

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Kansai International Airport (Japanese: ??????, romanized: Kansai Kokusai Kuko), commonly known as ?? (Kanku) (IATA: KIX, ICAO: RJBB), is the primary international airport in the Greater Osaka Area of Japan and the closest international airport to the cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.

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The closest airport to Kyoto is Osaka International Airport (also known as Itami Airport), about 36 kilometres from the city.

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In 2016, 25.2 million passengers used the airport making it the 30th busiest airport in Asia and 3rd busiest in Japan. Freight volume was at 802,162 tonnes total, of which 757,414 t were international (18th in the world), and 44,748 t were domestic. The 4,000 m × 60 m second runway was opened on 2 August 2007.

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Kansai International Airport (Japanese: ??????, romanized: Kansai Kokusai Kuko), commonly known as ?? (Kanku) (IATA: KIX, ICAO: RJBB), is the primary international airport in the Greater Osaka Area of Japan and the closest international airport to the cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.

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Japan railways (JR) Kansai-Airport Express “HARUKA” takes you to Kyoto Station in about 75 minutes without a train interchange. One-way ticket costs 2,900 yen (non-reserved), 3,430 yen (reserved), and 4,200 yen (first class) per person. The train station is located on the first floor of the Terminal 1 .

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The fare between Kyoto Station and Kansai Airport is 2,550 yen for adults and 1,280 yen for children and the journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The earliest departure from Kyoto Station is at 4.30 am reaching Kansai Airport's Terminal 1 at 5.55 and Terminal 2 at 6:06.

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Kansai International Airport (KIX) is one of Japan's largest and busiest airports. It is located on a man-made island which is about 40 kilometers south of Osaka, Japan's historical second city. There are multiple ways of traveling between Kansai International Airport and Osaka including by train, bus or taxi.

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Kansai Airport Taxi Cost Many taxi companies do also offer a fixed rate fare to popular destinations, which you would need to arrange prior to your transfer. The average cost of a Kansai airport taxi shuttle to the city of Osaka will be about €120 (JPY 16,000).

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The quickest way to travel from Kyoto to Osaka is via the Shinkansen. At Kyoto Station, Japan Rail Pass holders can board the Hikari and Kodama trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line for free, and arrive to Shin-Osaka Station after only a 15-minute ride.

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Shinkansen or bullet train It takes only 14 minutes to run between Kyoto Station and Shin-Osaka Station. If you want to use this option to get from Kyoto to Osaka, you need to buy a one-way ticket that costs 1,420 yen (unreserved seat) or 3,220 yen (reserved seat).

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The fastest way to travel from Osaka to Kyoto is by rail. Using your JR pass you can catch a Shinkansen bullet train which only takes around 15 minutes to travel a distance of 56.4km.

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How late do train from Osaka to Kyoto run? Osaka to Kyoto trains have an extensive schedule with up to 34 daily departures. Thanks to that, the trains depart every 30 minutes with the first at 06:00 and the last one at 22:30. You can easily adjust your plans and pick the one that suits you best.

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