There are 7 ways to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Namba by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Amagasaki(Hanshin)
best- Take the train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train
- Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
- Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Osaka-Nambatrain
1h 21m¥810–1,130Drive 39.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Nambacar 39.9 km
42 min¥694–1,002Bus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Namba Stationbus N
1h 56m¥1,660–2,050Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kobe-UKB to Namba39.9 km
42 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Nambataxi 39.9 km
42 min¥15,000–18,000Train
- 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 28m¥1,110–1,490Train via Kobe-Sannomiya
- Take the train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train
- Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Amagasakitrain
- Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Osaka-Nambatrain
1h 32m¥810–1,130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Namba is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Namba is to drive which takes 42 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe Airport (UKB) station to Namba station. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at JR Namba Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Namba. However, there are services departing from Kobe Airport and arriving at Osaka-Namba via Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) and Amagasaki(Hanshin). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Namba is 41 km. The road distance is 39.9 km.
The best way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Namba without a car is to train via Amagasaki(Hanshin) which takes 1h 21m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Namba, including transfers.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Namba bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Namba train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, depart from Kobe Airport station.
The best way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Namba is to train via Amagasaki(Hanshin) which takes 1h 21m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1600 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Kobe Airport (UKB), Japan and Namba, Japan?
You can take a train from Kobe Airport to Osaka-Namba via Sannomiya(Port Liner), Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin), and Amagasaki(Hanshin) in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kobe Airport to JR Namba Station via Sannomiya(Port Liner), Kobe Sannomiya Station, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 1h 56m.
- Phone
- 078-302-2500
- Website
- knt-liner.co.jp
Train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- knt-liner.co.jp
Train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- knt-liner.co.jp
Train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- knt-liner.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) to Amagasaki(Hanshin)
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥370–550
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
Train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Osaka-Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–330
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
Train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Amagasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥370–550
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
Train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Osaka-Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–330
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kitashinchi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- 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 JR Namba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–700
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–18,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Namba bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Namba train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, arrive at Sannomiya(Port Liner) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) to Namba is 40 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Namba.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Namba. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












