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How to get from Kansai Airport to Osaka

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May 20, 2024

This page introduces the means to get from Kansai Airport to Osaka as well as the time and price it takes to get there.

We will also introduce the necessary procedures after arriving at Kansai Airport and convenient services at Kansai Airport.

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Is there a direct means of transportation from Kansai Airport to Osaka?

The means by which you can go directly from Kansai Airport to Osaka are as follows.

Bus

Advantages of using

  • Buses run from the airport to Osaka from morning until night.
  • There is no problem even if your luggage is a little large.

Train

Advantages of using

  • The cheapest way to get to Osaka from Kansai Airport is by train.
  • If you choose the pay train, you can arrive about 30 minutes earlier.

Taxi

Advantages of using

  • Cabs can travel to their destinations in a private space.
  • If you take a cab, simply tell the driver your destination.

List of transportation methods from Kansai Airport to Osaka

MeansFeeTime required
Train1,210 yen 〜1 hours 6 minutes〜
Bus1,800 yen58 minutes
Taxi18,600 yen1 hours 49 minutes

What is the most recommended method of transportation?

Each means of transportation has its advantages, but I recommend the Bus route the most.

Why Bus are recommended

We recommend the bus route from Kansai Airport to Osaka. Although the fare is higher than that of a regular train, it is less obtrusive even if you have large luggage and you do not have to worry about when to get off the bus. When traveling abroad, it will go smoothly if you can keep your activities as simple as possible.

Cabs are also fine even if you have some luggage, but the price is very different. It is nice to be able to travel in a private space, but buses are more economical.

Information about Train and Bullet Train or Bus

Train

PriceTime required
1,210 yen 〜Approx.1 hours 11 minutes
First timeFinal time
5：5023：09
Stool Frequency
More than 20 times a day

Flow of Movement

STEP
Get on Kansai Airport

Head from Kansai Airport to Osaka Station.(Kansai Airport Rapid Transit)

STEP
Arrived at Osaka Station

Arrived at Osaka.

Type of Vehicle Used
「Kansai Airport Rapid Transit」

Bus

PriceTime required
1,800 yenApprox.1 hours 4 minutes
First timeFinal time
6：4823：43
Stool Frequency
More than 20 times a day

Flow of Movement

STEP
Get on Kansai Airport

Head from Kansai Airport to Herbis Osaka.

STEP
Arrived at Herbis Osaka

Arrived at Osaka.

Type of Vehicle Used
「Bus」

You may choose the one that best fits your own schedule. Depending on your arrival time and destination, train may be more convenient or bus may be better.

Information about Taxi or Transfer Service

Taxi

PriceTime required
18,600 yen1 hours 49 minutes

Flow of Movement

STEP
Get on Kansai Airport

Head from Kansai Airport to Osaka Station.

STEP
Arrived at Osaka Station

Arrived at Osaka.

The advantage of cabs is that they may be able to give you information that only locals know. It is also a good idea to learn a little Japanese.

Can I use JR pass from Kansai Airport to Osaka?

JR Pass is available from Kansai Airport to Osaka Station.
It can be used on JR’s “Kanku Kaisoku Kaisoku” (Kansai Airport Rapid), but please note that it is not available for some trains such as limited express and Shinkansen.

Please refer to the timetable below when using the Kanku Kaisoku Rapid. The timetable may change depending on the operating conditions on the day, so please remember to check the timetable on the day of your trip.

Kansai Airport Rapid: Kansai Airport to Osaka
〜Time Tables〜minute interval
6 o’clock04,57 minute
7 o’clock31 minute
8 o’clock03,36,51 minute
9 o’clock05,19,38,53 minute
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 o’clock08,23,38,53 minute
20 o’clock08,23,38 minute
21 o’clock09,23,39 minute
22 o’clock09,24 minute

Osaka Station to Kansai Airport Bus timetable

Here is the timetable of the most recommended buses from Kansai Airport to Osaka. It will be from the terminal to in front of the station or in front of your hotel, so decide which bus stop you want to get off at depending on where you want to use the bus.

Bus: Kansai Airport to Osaka area
Departure from Kansai Airport Terminal 2Departure from Kansai Airport Terminal 1Arrival at Shin Hankyu HotelArrival at Hotel Hankyu Respire OsakaArrival at Herbis OsakaDojima arrival
6:507:487:57
7:058:038:12
7:308:288:37
7:508:488:57
8:059:039:12
8:259:239:32
8:459:439:52
9:009:5810:07
9:1510:1510:25
9:129:2510:25
9:279:4010:4010:50
9:429:5510:5511:0511:22
9:5710:1011:1011:20
10:0710:2011:2011:30
10:1710:3011:30
10:2710:4011:4011:50
10:3710:5011:5012:00
10:4711:0012:0012:10
11:0211:1512:15
11:1211:2512:2512:35
11:2211:3512:3512:45
11:3211:4512:45
11:4712:0013:0013:10
12:1013:10
12:0712:2013:2013:30
12:1712:3013:30
12:2712:4013:4013:50
12:3712:5013:50
12:4713:0014:0014:10
13:1014:10
13:0713:2014:2014:30
13:1713:3014:30
13:2713:4014:4014:50
13:3713:5014:50
13:4714:0015:0015:1015:27
13:5714:1015:1015:20
14:0714:2015:20
14:1714:3015:3015:40
14:4015:40
14:3714:5015:5016:00
14:4715:0016:0016:10
15:0215:1516:15
15:1715:3016:3016:40
15:3215:4516:45
15:4716:0016:5817:07
15:5716:1017:0817:17
16:1216:2517:2317:32
16:2716:4017:3817:47
16:4216:5517:5318:02
16:5717:1018:0818:17
17:1217:2518:2318:32
17:2717:4018:3818:47
17:3717:5018:4818:57
17:4718:0018:5819:07
18:0218:1519:1319:22
18:1718:3019:2819:37
18:3218:4519:4319:52
18:4719:0019:5820:07
19:0219:1520:1320:22
19:1719:3020:2820:37
19:3219:4520:4320:52
19:4720:0020:5821:07
19:5720:1021:0821:17
20:0720:2021:1821:27
20:1720:3021:2821:37
20:3220:4521:4321:52
20:5221:0522:0322:12
21:0721:2022:1822:27
21:2221:3522:3322:42
21:3721:5022:4822:57
21:5222:0523:0323:12
22:0722:2023:1823:27
22:2222:3523:3323:42
22:4222:5523:530:02
22:5723:100:080:17
23:1723:300:280:37
23:3223:450:430:52

What is the difference between Kansai and Osaka airport?

Osaka has two main airports. These are Kansai Airport and Osaka Airport. Osaka Airport is also called Itami Airport.

Kansai Airport is located on an artificial island in Osaka Bay. Itami Airport, on the other hand, is located near Osaka City and rather close to Hyogo.

  • Kansai International Airport

Kansai Airport is mainly international with many overseas flights. Access to Kansai Airport is via JR and Nankai Railway. Because of the large number of international flights, there tends to be a relatively large number of international travelers using the airport.

  • Itami Airport

Itami Airport is mainly for domestic flights. There are flights to Tokyo, Hokkaido and Kyushu regions. Access to Itami Airport is convenient by monorail or bus.

Itami Airport to Osaka

Bus

Advantages of using

  • There is an airport limousine bus that provides direct service to major hotels and stations in Osaka City.
  • Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour

Monorail

Advantages of using

  • From Itami Airport Station, go to Hotarugaike Station, from where you can take the Hankyu Line to Umeda.
  • It takes about 30 minutes.

Taxi

Advantages of using

  • After getting on a cab at the Itami Airport roundabout, tell the driver “To Osaka Station” and he will take you there.
  • It takes about 30 minutes.

Procedure after arriving at Kansai Airport

International flight

  • Quarantine
  • Immigration
  • Baggage claim
  • Plant and animal quarantine
  • Customs inspection
  • Proceed to the arrival lobby

Domestic flight

  • Retrieve baggage
  • Proceed to the arrival lobby

Convenient services available after arriving at Kansai Airport

Pocket WiFi Rental Service

With our pocket WiFi rental service, you can connect to the internet as soon as you arrive. You can do various things at a comfortable speed, such as doing research and arranging transportation.

TerminalNumber of Stores
First Terminal13 stores
Second Terminal5 stores
Recommend Stores
Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, 1F International Arrivals Lobby “Global WiFi x NINJA WiFi” Counter

Foreign Currency Exchange Service

There are many currency exchange offices at Kansai Airport. We will introduce currency exchange offices in each terminal. There is also a money exchange machine in the area after immigration.

TerminalNumber of pieces
First Terminal6 stores
Second Terminal2 stores
Recommend Stores
1st floor Travelex International Arrival Lobby North Store

Baggage Delivery Service

A baggage delivery service is a service that delivers your luggage for a trip or business trip from your home to the airport on your outbound journey, or from the airport to your home on your return journey.

TerminalNumber of pieces
First Terminal3 stores
Second Terminal1 stores
Recommend Stores
4th floor Kita Kansai Airport Baggage Service

Shower Facilities Service

You can use a shower for an average of 1,000 yen. In addition to shower facilities at Kansai Airport, there are also facilities where you can take a bath. There are also accommodation facilities within the airport.

TerminalNumber of pieces
First Terminal2 stores
Second Terminal0 stores
Recommend Stores
Terminal 1 KIX Airport Cafe Lounge NODOKA

Recommended pocket WiFi rental at Kansai Airport

NINJA WiFi

Distributors：Vision Inc. Payment Method：Credit Card
Reservation Deadline：1 Day Before the Pick-up Date By 3:00 p.m. Japan Time

NINJA WiFi has the highest number of receiving locations. Of course, you can also pick it up at Kansai Airport.In order to pick it up at Kansai Airport, please complete your application by 3pm the day before.

Check the NINJA WiFi Counter MAP at Kansai Airport
Name of Airport
Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, 1F International Arrivals Lobby “Global WiFi x NINJA WiFi” Counter
Business Hours
6:30 a.m. ~ 10:30 p.m.
Pick-upReturnOn the day
“Global WiFi x NINJA WiFi” Counter MAP
Go to NINJA WiFi

JAPAN WIRELESS

Distributors：Inbound Platform Corp. Payment Method：Credit Card
Reservation Deadline：【Post Office】1 Day Before, 【JAL ABC Counter】2 Day Before

All plans of Japan Wireless are unlimited, so you can use it without worrying about the amount of data. It has also received good reviews from over 800,000 customers.

Check the JAPAN WIRELESS Counter MAP at Kansai Airport
Name of Airport
Kansai International Airport Terminal “JAL ABC” Counter
Business Hours
7:00 ~ 21:00
Reservation Deadline
【Pickup Before 12PM】2 Day Before By 16PM (JST)
【Pickup After 12PM】2 Day Before By 16PM (JST)
Pick-upReturnOn the day
“JAL ABC” Counter MAP
Go to JAPAN WIRELESS

WiFi BOX

Distributors：Telecom Square, Inc. Payment Method：Credit Card
Reservation Deadline：OK just before pick up WiFi

WiFi BOX can be rented on the day without prior reservation if you have a device. There is no staff at the pick-up counter, so pick-up and return is easy and contactless.

Check the WiFi BOX Counter MAP at Kansai Airport
Name of Airport
Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, 4F Departure Lobby Baggage Service Counter
Business Hours
24 hours
Pick-upReturnOn the day
Baggage Service Counter MAP
Name of Airport
Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, 4F Departure Lobby E and F Counter side
Business Hours
24 hours
Pick-upReturnOn the day
E and F Counter side MAP
Name of Airport
Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, 1F North Arrival Lobby Counter
Business Hours
24 hours
Pick-upReturnOn the day
North Arrival Lobby Counter MAP
Name of Airport
Kansai International Airport Terminal 2, 1F Counter
Business Hours
24 hours
Pick-upReturnOn the day
North Arrival Lobby Counter MAP
Name of Airport
Kansai International Airport Terminal 2, 1F Arrival Hall Side Counter
Business Hours
24 hours
Pick-upReturnOn the day
North Arrival Lobby Counter MAP
Go to WiFi BOX

Tour of Osaka

If you are going to Japan for the first time or visiting Osaka for the first time, you may not know how to get to tourist attractions or what route to take.

We recommend a tour guide to help you with this. English-speaking tour guides will guide you efficiently. They may be able to give you information that only the guide can provide, so please take advantage of this service. Please refer to the following article for a list of recommended tours in Osaka.

Pocket WiFi Rental in Japan
Introducing Recommend Tours in Osaka | Pocket WiFi Rental in Japan This page introduces recommended tours in Osaka. Prices and service details are easy to understand. We also introduce th

Summary

The most recommended means of transportation from Kansai Airport to Osaka.

Bus

Advantages of using

  • You can move without changing trains.
  • It’s a little more expensive than the train, but your luggage won’t get in the way.
  • The time required is also the shortest

Recommended services at Kansai Airport

Pocket WiFi Rental Service

Advantages of using

  • You can use the internet as soon as you arrive
  • There are many counters so you can receive it on the way.
  • To return, just put it in the post

Below we introduce the pocket WiFi rental service at Kansai Airport in more detail.

Go to Kansai Airport Detail
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