Choose according to destination
| Hotels | Default options | suitable when |
|---|---|---|
| Namba | Nankai | Stay at Minami side, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi. |
| Tennoji | JR | Need a direct route to Tennoji Station? |
| Umeda / Osaka Station | JR or Airport Bus | Choose according to the drop off point near your hotel and the number of bags. |
| Kyoto | JR Haruka or Bus | Don't want to change cars in the middle of Osaka |
| Kobe | Bus or Bay Shuttle + transfer | Stay in Sannomiya or near Kobe Airport. |
Train: Nankai or JR
NankaiSuitable for Namba and the southern side of Osaka.
JRSuitable for Tennoji, Osaka and Kyoto following the train.
Harukaairport express bus You should check available seats and tickets.
Before buying, look up the name of the station near your hotel and look at the walkway after getting off the bus. Sometimes a slightly slower train allows for fewer transfers with luggage.
Airport Limousine Bus
- Suitable when the sign is in front of/near the hotel. Or traveling with children and many bags?
- Travel time depends on road conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to allow more than the train.
- Check the ticket sales point, stop number, and last bus time after collecting your bags.
If you get off at Terminal 2
The train station is on the Terminal 1 side. Terminal 2 passengers must allow extra time for the shuttle bus between the terminals. Including walking and queuing time Especially on early or late flights. Do not use the time of landing to calculate the last bus directly.
The plane lands late at night or departs very early in the morning.
- Plus time after landingFor immigration, baggage, customs, and moving buildings
- Check the actual day's schedule.Weekdays, holidays and repairs may vary.
- Prepare Plan BBus, taxi or airport hotel, you need to know before flying.
Formula selection in one minute
- Name of station closest to hotel
- Number of times having to change cars
- Walking distance with bag
- Estimated time of departure from the terminal
- Ticket conditions if the flight is delayed
Frequently asked questions
What should I take from Kansai Airport to Namba?
Nankai is a direct route with convenient access to the Namba area. Choose a train according to your time, budget, and luggage space. By checking the actual schedule on the day of travel.
From KIX to Kyoto, do I have to go to Osaka first?
JR Haruka has direct routes to Kyoto at various times. Therefore, there is no need to change in Osaka if the schedule matches the flight.
What should I do if the plane lands late at night?
Calculated from the time taken to pass through immigration and receive baggage. It's not time for the plane to land. Check the last trip from the airport that day and arrange a bus or accommodation near the airport as a backup plan.
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