Introduction
Hankyu Railway is a Japanese private railway company connecting Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe.
Trains operated by Hankyu Railway
Hankyu Railway operates commuter lines with trains running on conventional rail at a maximum speed of 120 km/h.
Conventional rail services are classified depending on the stop pattern:
- - Limited Express is the fastest service stopping at major stations
- - Express is a fast service stopping at most stations
- - Local is a slow service stopping at all stations
On Limited Express, Express and Local trains, travellers can board with standard ticket or rail pass and they are allowed to take any seat available. On these trains, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. When all the seats are full, passengers must travel standing on the corridor or the coach entrance without blocking the access to other passengers.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Routes
Travel with rail pass
We facilitate the purchase of different rail pass with Hankyu Railway valid for unlimited travel between Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe in Kansai region.
Hankyu Kyoto Main Line and Hankyu Arashiyama Line serving Osaka and Kyoto
| Stations | Limited Express | Local |
| Arashiyama | ||
| Matsuo-taisha | ||
| Kami-Katsura | ||
| Kyoto-Kawaramachi | ||
| Karasuma | ||
| Katsura | ||
| Nagaoka-Tenjin | ||
| Takatsuki-shi | ||
| Ibaraki-shi | ||
| Awaji | ||
| Juso | ||
| Osaka-Umeda |
All trains stop, Some trains stop, — Trains do not stop
| Stations | Limited Express | Express |
| Kobe-Sannomiya | ||
| Kasuganomichi | — | |
| Oji-Koen | — | |
| Rokko | — | |
| Mikage | — | |
| Okamoto | ||
| Ashiyagawa | — | |
| Shukugawa | ||
| Nishinomiya-kitaguchi | ||
| Mukonoso | — | — |
| Tsukaguchi | ||
| Sonoda | — | — |
| Kanzakigawa | — | — |
| Juso | ||
| Nakatsu | — | — |
| Osaka-Umeda |
All trains stop, Some trains stop, — Trains do not stop
Travellers with Hankyu Pass (1-day) can travel on Limited Express, Express and Local trains with Non-reserved seats.
Hankyu Pass (1-day)
Passengers can travel on all Hankyu Railway lines between Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe for 1 day.
Destinations
Hankyu Railway serves the following destinations in Japan:
Kansai region
Kansai region comprises Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo and Shiga prefectures.
Train routes to Kyoto
Train routes to Osaka
Train routes to Kobe
Change policy
The following change terms apply to the train fares:
| Hankyu Railway | Change time/date |
| Fare Hankyu Pass (1-day) | Permitted |
If you wish to change your booking with Hankyu Railway, please Contact Us. This option is available until 24 hours before departure, after that time please contact directly with Hankyu Railway. Change fees will apply.
No change for tickets on public holidays.
Cancellation policy
The following cancellation terms apply to the train fares:
| Hankyu Railway | Cancellation before departure |
| Fare Hankyu Pass (1-day) | Permitted with fees |
If you wish to cancel your booking with Hankyu Railway, kindly manage your booking and request a cancellation to proceed with the refund (only if permitted by fare rule). This option is available until 24 hours before departure, after that time please contact directly with Hankyu Railway. Service fees will not be refunded. Cancellation fees will apply.