What is the cheapest way to get from Kansai Airport to Esaka?

The cheapest way to get from Kansai Airport to Esaka is to drive which costs ¥900 - ¥1400 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansai Airport to Esaka?

The fastest way to get from Kansai Airport to Esaka is to drive which takes 55 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.

Is there a direct bus between Kansai Airport and Esaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansai Airport to Esaka. However, there are services departing from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and arriving at Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Kansai Airport and Esaka?

No, there is no direct train from Kansai Airport to Esaka. However, there are services departing from Kansai Airport and arriving at Esaka via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Kansai Airport to Esaka?

The distance between Kansai Airport and Esaka is 60 km. The road distance is 54.2 km.

How do I travel from Kansai Airport to Esaka without a car?

The best way to get from Kansai Airport to Esaka without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1600.

How long does it take to get from Kansai Airport to Esaka?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Kansai Airport to Esaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansai Airport to Esaka bus from?

Kansai Airport to Esaka bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where do I catch the Kansai Airport to Esaka train from?

Kansai Airport to Esaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kansai Airport station.

Train or bus from Kansai Airport to Esaka?

The best way to get from Kansai Airport to Esaka is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Kansai Airport to Esaka bus arrive?

Kansai Airport to Esaka bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka station.

Where does the Kansai Airport to Esaka train arrive?

Kansai Airport to Esaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Kansai Airport to Esaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansai Airport to Esaka is 54 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Kansai Airport to Esaka.

Where can I stay near Esaka?

There are 9518+ hotels available in Esaka.

Kansai Airport to Esaka - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansai Airport to Esaka by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express
1h 1m
¥1,328–1,520
Drive 54.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kansai Airport to Esakacar 54.2 km
55 min
¥934–1,350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Hotel Hankyu Respire Osakabus
1h 15m
¥1,709–2,060
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kansai Airport to Esakataxi 54.2 km
55 min
¥20,000–25,000
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Shin-Imamiyatrain Airport Express
2. Take the subway from Dobutsuen-Mae to Esakasubway Midosuji
1h 12m
¥1,176–1,380
Train, subway via Shin-Imamiya
1. Take the train from Kansai-Airport to Shin-Imamiyatrain Kansai Airport Rapid Service
2. Take the subway from Dobutsuen-Mae to Esakasubway Midosuji
1h 21m
¥1,249–1,422

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Distance: 60.4 km
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Kansai Airport, Japan and Esaka, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kansai Airport to Shin-Ōsaka Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,300 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus operates a bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,400–1,800 and the journey takes 1h.

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