There are 5 ways to get from Himeji to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain Sakura
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kansai Airporttrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express
1h 46m¥2,368–3,060Drive 124.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Himeji to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX)car 124.4 km
2h 5m¥2,159–3,118Train, bus
- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus
2h 2m¥3,001–4,067Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Himeji to Osaka Kansai-KIX124.4 km
2h 5m¥13,000–17,000Train, bus via Higashi-Himeji
- Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Sannomiyatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus
2h 14m¥2,757–3,389
Himeji to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct train from Himeji to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX). However, there are services departing from Himeji and arriving at Kansai Airport via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Himeji and Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is 141 km. The road distance is 124.4 km.
The best way to get from Himeji to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3100.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Himeji to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX), including transfers.
Himeji to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
Himeji to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is 124 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Himeji to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX).
There are 298+ hotels available in Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX).
What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX), Japan?
You can take a train from Himeji to Kansai Airport via Shin Osaka and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 1h 46m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kansai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Himeji to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Higashi-Himeji to Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Himeji to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,200
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,200
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Himeji to Osaka Kansai-KIX
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–17,000
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Himeji and Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.