Transfer to/from - Osaka airport (KIX)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Uber is available at Kansai Airport for requesting transfers via the mobile app. There is also a company counter in the south wing of the first floor of Terminal 1 to assist users.

Bus

Services depart from outside the International Departures Hall of Terminal 1 (fourth floor) and outside the first floor of Terminal 2. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines located on the first floor of both terminals.

Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise (Tel +81 72 461 1374) operates buses to Itami Airport, central Osaka, Nippombashi, Kintetsu Uehonmachi, Abeno Harukas, Namba, Universal Studios Japan, Senboku, Ibaraki, Senri Chuo, Neyagawashi, Hyogo, Nara, Kyoto, Wakayama, Okayama, Shikoku, the ferry terminal, Rinku Town, and Izumisano.

There are also private or shared minibus services to Kyoto city and destinations in the southern and western sectors of Kyoto Prefecture operated by Yasaka Airport Shuttle (Tel +81 75 842 1214), MK SkyGate Shuttle (Tel +81 75 778 5489), and NearMe. The companies have counters in the south sector of the first floor of Terminal 1.

Train

The airport station is directly connected to the second floor of Terminal 1.

JR West (Tel +81 570 002 486 / 6 4960 8686) operates the Airport Express Haruka to Kyoto (80 minutes), passing through Hineno, Tennoji, and Shin-Osaka, as well as the Kansai Airport Rapid service to Osaka (65 min.), Kyobashi, Osakajokoen, Tsuruhashi, and Tennoji. Trains run between 6:30 am and 10:15 pm.

The rapi:t express train by Nankai Electric Railway (Tel +81 50 3090 2608) connects the airport to Nankai Namba Station in 34 minutes. Intermediate stops include Rinku-Town, Izumisano, Kishiwada, Sakai, Tengachaya, and Shin-Imamiya. Departures are from 5:45 am to 11:55 pm.

Ferry

Tickets for the high-speed ferry to Kobe Airport, operated by Bay Shuttle (Tel +81 78 304 0033 / 0900), can be purchased on the first floor of Terminal 1 and outside the International Arrivals Hall of Terminal 2. The journey takes 30 minutes and operates between 6:20 am and 11:50 pm. A shuttle service connects the airport with the ferry terminal. The journey takes 10 min. from the fourth floor (International Departures) of Terminal 1 and 20 min. from the first floor of Terminal 2.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Taxi ranks are located outside the first floor of both terminals. You will find vehicles from MK Taxi (Tel +81 6 7178 4441 / 75 555 3195 / 78 303 6001 / 77 526 4141). You can book a taxi with fixed fares to various destinations and nearby airports. The company offers regular-sized vehicles, vans, and luxury minivans, with English-speaking drivers available upon request. The journey to the city centre takes 50-60 minutes, and fares are higher between 10:00 pm and 5:00 am.

Schedules and fares

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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