Public Transportation between Kansai Airport (KIX) and Osaka City Center

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Kansai International Airport (KIX) is situated approximately 37 kilometers (22.5 miles) southwest of downtown Osaka. The airport offers convenient access to the city through multiple transportation options, including JR West and Nankai Railway trains, limousine buses, taxis, and airport shuttles.

By Bus

Direct, 45-60 minutes, 1600 yen one way to central Osaka, frequent departures

There are direct airport limousine buses connecting Kansai Airport to various locations and hotels in Osaka, including Osaka Station (60 minutes, 1600 yen) and Namba Station (45 minutes, 1100 yen). Read More

By Nankai Railways

Direct, 35-50 minutes, 930-1450 yen one way to Namba Station, frequent departures

The Airport Express is a commuter train that runs on the Nankai Airport Line and the Nankai Main Line with 12 stops between Kansai Airport Station and Namba Station. The one-way fare between these destinations is 920 yen for adult and 460 yen for child. No reservations are required for this train and the journey is to take about 44 minutes.

"Rap:t" trains take about 35 minutes and cost 1450 yen (all reserved) from Kansai Airport Station to Namba Station, while the Airport Express trains do the same trip in about 45 minutes and for 930 yen. Read More

By JR Limited Express Haruka

Direct, 50 minutes, 2380-2900 yen one way to Shin-Osaka Station, 2 trains per hour

The Limited Express Haruka connected Kansai Airport with Tennoji (30 minutes, 1740 yen by unreserved seat, about 2300 yen by reserved seat) and Shin-Osaka Station (50 minutes, 2380 yen unreserved, about 2900 yen reserved). With the Icoca & Haruka ticket, available to foreign tourists only, you can travel by non-reserved seat on the Haruka between the airport and Osaka for only 1120 yen (to Tennoji) or 1320 yen (to Shin-Osaka) if you own or purchase an Icoca prepaid card. Read More

By JR Airport Rapid Service

Direct, 70 minutes, 1000-1200 yen one way to Osaka Station, 2-3 trains per hour

The Airport Rapid Service connected Kansai Airport with Tennoji Station (50 minutes, 1000 yen) and Osaka Station (70 minutes, 1200 yen). Read More

By Taxi

Direct, 50-60 minutes, from 15,000 yen one way to central Osaka

The faster way to get from Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Osaka city center is by taxi. The taxi fare may costs from ¥15,000 - ¥24000 and takes around 50 minutes depending on location and traffic condition. You can take the taxis any time outside both terminals of Osaka Kansai Airport at the taxi stands.

Fares include estimated expressway costs and bridge tolls. Late night fares are slightly higher than normal fares.

There are transportation company operates a shared taxi van service (shuttle) which is cheaper than a regular taxi. Read More

By Ferry

1880 yen, 30 minutes to Kobe Airport

A high speed ferry - Bay Shuttle connects Kansai Airport with Kobe Airport. A shuttle bus connects the airport terminal with the ferry pier. Hopping on the Bay Shuttle is the cheaper option than taking a bus or a train from KIX to Kobe. Some discount plans available for foreign tourists occasionally, check around!

Remarks: Prices mentioned may be adjusted periodically in accordance with operational or market conditions.

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