Airport Transfer in Osaka
During your trip to Japan, instead of arriving in Tokyo, you may have chosen to land near Osaka or Kyoto, at either Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Itami International Airport (ITM). Kansai International Airport is about 75 kilometers southwest of Kyoto, while Itami International Airport is about 50 kilometers north of central Kyoto. Itami airport is mainly reserved for domestic flights, but depending on your country of departure, it's not impossible for your plane to land there.
To get to the center of Osaka, there are various transfer options from the two local airports, and it's essential to choose the means best suited to your needs. By exploring the different options, you can compare the advantages of each mode of transport in terms of journey time, cost, comfort, convenience or door-to-door. Whether you're traveling alone, with family or friends, with or without luggage, discover all the public transport options we offer for this trip between Kansai airport (KIX) and Osaka city center.
Between public transport such as express or local trains, limousine buses, or individual transport such as private shuttles or cabs, discover the solution that suits you best!
What airport transfer options from Kansai (KIX) to Osaka?
Haruka Express
From the airport, access to a number of destinations and major cities like Osaka and Kyoto is made easy thanks to the Haruka Express Train on the Kansai Airport Line! The train departs from Terminal 1, with a final destination of Kyoto Station. On the way, the train goes through the city of Osaka, and to the city center, the journey only takes around 45 minutes.
We strongly recommend booking tickets for reserved seats during peak travel times to assure a comfortable journey from the airport, especially after a long flight!
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Nankai Rapit Express
This fast, comfortable train operated by Japan's Nankai Electric Railway connects Kansai International Airport (KIX) with Namba, the lively district in central Osaka. It's one of the most popular and fastest options for travelers to Osaka. The journey to Namba station takes around 35 minutes, with frequent departures every 10 minutes throughout the day. Namba station is ideal, as it's one of the two best-connected stations in Osaka. You can catch various subway lines, JR trains and buses.
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Limousine Shuttle Bus
Limousine transfer buses are comfortable coaches connecting Kansai International Airport (KIX) from Terminal 1 (international and domestic) and Terminal 2 (domestic low-cost) to downtown Osaka. This means of transport is a convenient and reliable option for making this journey, and is also the most economical solution.
The trip from Kansai airport to Umeda station takes around 60 minutes. Your luggage is taken care of, with up to two pieces per person, at no extra charge.
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Our Airport Transfer Options in Osaka
Get from Kansai (KIX) or Itami airports to Osaka with these airport transfers !
Did you know that your Japan Rail Pass also gives you access to certain airport transfer options in Osaka ?
For example, the Haruka Express Train stopping at Shin-Osaka JR station is included with your Japan Rail Pass. From there, you can then take local Osaka lines to get to your accommodation or any final destination of your choice. If you do not have a Japan Rail Pass yet, explore all the advantages it offers outside the Shinkansen bullet train lines below !
All Other Airport Transfer Options in Osaka
| Airport Transfer | Airport Served | Price | Stops | JR Pass compatible ? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nankai Rapit Train | Kansai (KIX) | $ | Osaka Namba station | No |
| Limousine Bus | Kansai (KIX) | $$ | JR Osaka station + Umeda station | N/A |
| Haruka Express Train | Kansai (KIX) | $ | Shin-Osaka station | Yes |
| Private Shuttle | Kansai (KIX) & Itami | $$$ | Anywhere | N/A |
| Taxi/Cab | Kansai (KIX) & Itami | $$$ | Anywhere | N/A |
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