Kansai Airport to Umeda/Osaka station: 2 fastest ways - by JR Haruka & bus (2025 update!)
Umeda is a major transport hub and a popular area to stay in Osaka, with key stations including JR "Osaka Station," Hankyu "Osaka-Umeda Station," and Osaka Metro "Umeda Station" located close to each other. The district offers direct connections to Kansai Airport via the JR Haruka train and the Limousine Bus, with travel times as short as 50 minutes. In this article, we will give you an overview of these two widely used transportation methods!
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Fastest ways to get to Umeda from Kansai Airport:
1. JR HARUKA
The JR HARUKA train is the quickest option to reach JR "Osaka Station" in the Umeda area. Departing every half an hour from JR "Kansai Airport Station" at Terminal 1, the journey to Osaka Station typically takes around 50 minutes.
The train offers both reserved and non-reserved seating. When booking through KKday, you can secure a reserved seat at a discounted price. The train provides ample space for your luggage, ensuring a comfortable journey.
Route map (Haruka in blue):
Source: JR West Japan
Additionally, there is the "Kansai-Airport Rapid Service" train to Osaka Station, which is slightly cheaper at ¥1,210 but has a longer travel time of 71 minutes.
How to purchase JR Haruka tickets to Osaka station?
JR Pass reservations: reserve online or on-site using the "green" ticketing machines
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2. Limousine Bus
Source: Limousine Bus
In addition to JR trains, you can also opt for the Limousine Bus, which stops at both Terminal 1 & 2 and various locations in the Umeda area. If you arrive via budget airlines like Peach, you can take the bus directly from T2 to Umeda without the need for a shuttle transfer to T1 for the trains. Each passenger is allowed two pieces of luggage totaling up to 30kg.
Where are the bus stops at Umeda?
There are four stops in the Umeda area: i) Osaka Shin-Hankyu Hotel, ii) Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA, iii) Herbis Osaka, and iv) Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower, making it a great choice for those not staying right next to the train station.
How to purchase Limousine Bus tickets to Umeda?
The bus ticket can be bought online in advance. A QR code will be provided for you to scan at the ticket machine on-site to receive the physical ticket. For more information, please refer to:
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