This train is operated for direct commuters between Kyoto and Osaka, so that on weekdays the round-trip train services are provided until the end of the morning rush hour and after the beginning of the evening rush hour, totaling approximately 30 round-trip services; however, on weekends and holidays there is no service.
この列車は京阪間直通通勤客向けに設定されているため、平日は始発K特急～朝ラッシュ時と夕方ラッシュ時～最終K特急まで30往復前後設定されているのに対し、土・休日は1本も無い。