The Kansai Airport to Nara Travel Pass is a transportation ticket for travel between Kansai Airport and Nara.
Jointly issued by Nankai Electric Railway and Kintetsu Railway, similar to the Kobe and Kyoto travel passes.
These tickets require transfers.
However, the Nara Travel Pass only allows transfers at Namba Station, making it suitable for tourists staying near Kintetsu Nara Station.
This ticket is expected to be discontinued on September 30, 2023
Ticket Name
Nara Access Ticket
Ticket Versions
Available in One-Way (Kansai Airport → Nara) and Round-Trip (Kansai Airport → Nara + Nara → Kansai Airport) versions.
Only adult versions available, no child version.
No one-way version from Kintetsu Nara to Kansai Airport.
Kansai Airport to Nara Travel Pass Details
One ticket with a route map on the cover and the sale date stamped.
Includes a simple explanation.
The inner page contains the tickets: one for a one-way trip, two for a round-trip.
Tickets need to be detached for use; remember to retrieve them when transferring at Namba Station.
Warnings in various languages on the back.
(The above four photos are provided by Shanghai traveler soir)
Issuance Period
April 1st each year to March 31st of the following year
This ticket is expected to be discontinued on September 30, 2023
Validity Period
One-way: Valid only on the day of purchase (cannot be purchased in advance)
Round-trip: Outbound valid only on the day of purchase, return must be used within the same month or by the end of the following month at the latest.
Note: The official website states that the ticket is only valid on the day of purchase, but personal experience suggests it can be used throughout the month.
Therefore, please adapt accordingly.
Usage Scope
Nankai Electric Railway: Kansai Airport ~ Nankai Namba
Kintetsu Railway: Osaka Namba ~ Kintetsu Nara
Kansai Airport to Nara Travel Pass Price
One-way: ¥1350
Round-trip: ¥2700
Only adult versions available, no child version
Sales Locations
Nankai Electric Railway Kansai Airport Station’s Nankai Tourist Information Center (ツーリストサポートセンター)
Usage Method
1. Use the automatic ticket gates to enter and exit stations.
2. Transfers can only be made at Nankai Namba Station and Kintetsu Osaka Namba Station.
If you exit at any other station, the ticket becomes invalid immediately.
Additional Notes
1. No tickets are issued for travel from Kintetsu Nara to Kansai Airport.
2. If using a reserved seat on a limited express train, an additional fee is required.
3. The ticket can only be used once, not unlimited use.
4. Transfer time is valid only on the same day.
5. Refund fee is ¥220. No refunds if the ticket has been used.
6. Transfer from Nankai Namba to Osaka Namba requires an 8-minute walk outside the station. See Namba Station Introduction.
You cannot transfer at other stations. If you exit at any other station, the ticket will no longer be valid.
Reference Information
Nankai Electric Railway Official Website
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