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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kansai Airport is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Kansai Airport is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2200.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Kansai Airport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kobe Sannomiya and arriving at Kansai Airport Terminal 1. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Kansai Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Kansai Airport. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Kansai Airport via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Kobe to Kansai Airport?

The distance between Kobe and Kansai Airport is 70 km. The road distance is 70.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Kansai Airport without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2200.

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

The bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1 takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Kobe to Kansai Airport bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya station.

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

Kobe to Kansai Airport train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Kansai Airport?

The best way to get from Kobe to Kansai Airport is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Kobe to Kansai Airport bus arrive?

Kobe to Kansai Airport bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where does the Kobe to Kansai Airport train arrive?

Kobe to Kansai Airport train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kansai Airport station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Kansai Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Kansai Airport is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Kobe to Kansai Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Kobe to Kansai Airport?

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Kobe to Kansai Airport - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kobe to Kansai Airport by bus, train, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus
1h 5m
¥1,900–2,200
Drive 70.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Kansai Airportcar 70.9 km
1h 5m
¥1,230–1,776
Train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kansai Airporttrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express
1h 21m
¥1,577–1,961
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kobe to Kansai Airporttaxi 70.9 km
1h 5m
¥25,000–31,000

Kobe to Kansai Airport by train

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 69.6 km
Duration: 1h 5m

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

Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus operates a bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,200 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kansai Airport hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,300 and the journey takes 52 min.

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