There are 6 ways to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Ōsaka by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train [170333] Kobe Port Liner
- Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kitashinchitrain [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
1h 18m¥910–1,250Drive 38.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Osakacar 38.3 km
45 min¥664–960Train, bus
- Take the train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Osaka Marubirubus
2h 13m¥1,560–2,000Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kobe-UKB to Osaka38.3 km
45 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Osakataxi 38.3 km
45 min¥14,000–18,000Train via Fukushima
- Take the train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train [170333] Kobe Port Liner
- Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Fukushimatrain Hanshin Main Line Local
1h 28m¥670–900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Ōsaka is to train via Fukushima which costs ¥650 - ¥900 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Ōsaka is to drive which takes 45 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Ōsaka. However, there are services departing from Kobe Airport and arriving at Kitashinchi via Sannomiya(Jr). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Ōsaka is 53 km. The road distance is 38.3 km.
The best way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Ōsaka without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs ¥900 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Ōsaka, including transfers.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Ōsaka train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, depart from Kobe Airport station.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Ōsaka train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, arrive at Sannomiya(Port Liner) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) to Ōsaka is 38 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Ōsaka.
There are 9606+ hotels available in Ōsaka.
What companies run services between Kobe Airport (UKB), Japan and Ōsaka, Japan?
You can take a train from Kobe Airport to Kitashinchi via Sannomiya(Jr) in around 1h 18m.
- Phone
- 078-302-2500
- Website
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kitashinchi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥460–650
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Osaka Marubiru
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–650
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–18,000
Kamome Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-381-7789
- Website
- kamometaxi.com
Kobe MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-303-6001
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kobe Sogo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-451-0808
- Website
- kobesogo.co.jp
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Ōsaka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












