This page introduces the means to get from Kansai Airport to How to get from Kansai Airport to Kobe 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.
Is there a direct means of transportation from Kansai Airport to Kobe?
The means by which you can go directly from Kansai Airport to Kobe are as follows.
Bus
Advantages of using
- The only way to go directly from the airport terminal to Kobe.
- There is no problem even if your luggage is a little large.
List of transportation methods from Kansai Airport to Kobe
| Means | Fee | Time required |
|---|---|---|
| Train | 1,740 yen 〜 | Approx. 1 hours 54 minutes |
| Bus | 2,200 yen | Approx. 1 hours 10 minutes |
| Taxi | 31,600 yen | Approx. 2 hours 59 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
The bus route from Kansai Airport to Kobe is recommended. The only bus route requires no transfers. If you are visiting Japan for the first time, choose a route with as few transfers as possible so you will not get lost.
The fare will cost more than the train, but considering the hassle of transfers, it is better to choose the faster and easier route even if it costs a little more.
Information about Train and Bullet Train or Bus
Train
| Price | Time required |
|---|---|
| 1,740 yen 〜 | Approx. 1 hours 54 minutes |
| First time | Final time |
|---|---|
| 5：50 | 22：28 |
| Stool Frequency |
|---|
| Approx. 4〜5 flights per hour |
Flow of Movement
Head from Kansai Airport to Osaka Station.(Kansai Airport Rapid)
Head from Osaka Station to Kobe Station.(JR Tokaido Sanyo Main Line Rapid)
Arrived at Kobe.
| Type of Vehicle Used |
|---|
| 「Kansai Airport Rapid」「JR Tokaido Sanyo Main Line Rapid」 |
Bus(Arrival at Itami Airport)
| Price | Time required |
|---|---|
| 2,200 yen | Approx. 1 hours 10 minutes |
| First time | Final time |
|---|---|
| 8：50 | 19：10 |
| Stool Frequency |
|---|
| 5 flights a day |
Flow of Movement
Head from Kansai Airport to Itami Airport.
Arrived at Itami Airport.
| Type of Vehicle Used |
|---|
| 「Bus」 |
Bus(Arrival at Kobe Sannomiya)
| Price | Time required |
|---|---|
| 2,200 yen | Approx. 1 hours 05 minutes |
| First time | Final time |
|---|---|
| 6：20 | 23：00 |
| Stool Frequency |
|---|
| 2〜3 flights per hour |
Flow of Movement
Head from Kansai Airport to Kobe Sannomiya.
Arrived at Kobe.
| Type of Vehicle Used |
|---|
| 「Bus」 |
Kansai Airport limousine bus timetable
Here is the bus timetable from Kansai Airport to Kobe (Sannomiya area). Please note that weather conditions and delays may occur on the day of travel, so please check it as an approximate reference.
Kansai Airport 〜 Kobe (Sannomiya)
| Departure from Kansai Airport Terminal 2 | Departure from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 | Arrival at Rokko Island | Arrival at Kobe Sannomiya |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:20 | 7:25 | ||
| 7:00 | 8:05 | ||
| 7:40 | 8:45 | ||
| 8:20 | 9:25 | ||
| 8:40 | 9:45 | ||
| 9:00 | 10:05 | ||
| 9:20 | 10:25 | ||
| 9:27 | 9:40 | 10:45 | |
| 9:47 | 10:00 | 11:05 | |
| 10:07 | 10:20 | 11:25 | |
| 10:27 | 10:40 | 11:45 | |
| 11:07 | 11:20 | 12:25 | |
| 11:27 | 11:40 | 12:45 | |
| 11:47 | 12:00 | 13:05 | |
| 12:07 | 12:20 | 13:25 | |
| 12:47 | 13:00 | 14:05 | |
| 13:07 | 13:20 | 14:25 | |
| 13:27 | 13:40 | 14:45 | |
| 14:02 | 14:15 | 15:20 | |
| 14:22 | 14:35 | 15:32 | 15:50 |
| 14:42 | 14:55 | 16:00 | |
| 15:12 | 15:25 | 16:30 | |
| 15:27 | 15:40 | 16:45 | |
| 15:42 | 15:55 | 17:00 | |
| 16:02 | 16:15 | 17:20 | |
| 16:22 | 16:35 | 17:40 | |
| 16:42 | 16:55 | 18:00 | |
| 17:02 | 17:15 | 18:20 | |
| 17:22 | 17:35 | 18:40 | |
| 17:42 | 17:55 | 18:52 | 19:10 |
| 18:02 | 18:15 | 19:20 | |
| 18:22 | 18:35 | 19:40 | |
| 18:37 | 18:50 | 19:55 | |
| 18:57 | 19:10 | 20:15 | |
| 19:17 | 19:30 | 20:35 | |
| 19:32 | 19:45 | 20:50 | |
| 19:47 | 20:00 | 21:05 | |
| 20:02 | 20:15 | 21:12 | 21:30 |
| 20:22 | 20:35 | 21:40 | |
| 20:42 | 20:55 | 22:00 | |
| 21:02 | 21:15 | 22:20 | |
| 21:32 | 21:45 | 22:50 | |
| 21:57 | 22:10 | 23:15 | |
| 22:47 | 23:00 | 0:05 |
Can I use JR pass from Kansai Airport?
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’clock | 04,57 minute |
| 7 o’clock | 31 minute |
| 8 o’clock | 03,36,51 minute |
| 9 o’clock | 05,19,38,53 minute |
| 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 o’clock | 08,23,38,53 minute |
| 20 o’clock | 08,23,38 minute |
| 21 o’clock | 09,23,39 minute |
| 22 o’clock | 09,24 minute |
Information about Taxi or Transfer Service
Taxi
| Price | Time required |
|---|---|
| 31,600 yen | 2 hours 59 minutes |
Flow of Movement
Head from Kansai Airport to Kobe Station.
Arrived at Kobe.
Kansai Airport to Kobe ferry
It is also possible to travel by boat from Kansai Airport to Kobe Airport. Although it may not be much of an option, it is not a bad choice compared to other modes of transportation.
| Means | Fee | Time required |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Ferry | One way 1,880 yen (child 940 yen) Round trip 3,060 yen (child 1,530 yen) | 30 minutes〜 |
From Kansai Airport to the boat terminal
From Terminal 1
Purchase a boarding ticket at the high-speed boat ticket counter on the 1st floor of the Terminal 1 Building.
Take a bus from bus stop No. 12 on the 1st floor of the Terminal 1 Building to the boarding area.
From Terminal 2
Purchase a boarding ticket at the high-speed boat ticket counter at the international arrival gate.
Take a private shuttle bus to the port terminal to the boarding area.
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.
| Terminal | Number of Stores |
|---|---|
| First Terminal | 13 stores |
| Second Terminal | 5 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.
| Terminal | Number of pieces |
|---|---|
| First Terminal | 6 stores |
| Second Terminal | 2 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.
| Terminal | Number of pieces |
|---|---|
| First Terminal | 3 stores |
| Second Terminal | 1 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.
| Terminal | Number of pieces |
|---|---|
| First Terminal | 2 stores |
| Second Terminal | 0 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-up | Return | On the day |
|---|---|---|
“Global WiFi x NINJA WiFi” Counter MAP
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-up | Return | On the day |
|---|---|---|
“JAL ABC” Counter MAP
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-up | Return | On 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-up | Return | On 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-up | Return | On the day |
|---|---|---|
North Arrival Lobby Counter MAP
| Name of Airport |
|---|
| Kansai International Airport Terminal 2, 1F Counter |
| Business Hours |
|---|
| 24 hours |
| Pick-up | Return | On 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-up | Return | On the day |
|---|---|---|
North Arrival Lobby Counter MAP
Does Kobe airport have international flights?
Kobe Airport is not served by international flights. If it is, it is more efficient to go directly to Kobe Airport instead of going from Kansai Airport when going to Kobe if there is no reason to do so.
However, international flights will start coming through from 2025. The flight is direct from Korea, so if you are coming from another country, you will need to make a connection anyway.
Summary
The most recommended means of transportation from Kansai Airport to Kobe.
Bus
Advantages of using
- You can go to Kobe 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.
