There are 6 ways to get from Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Shin-Imamiya
best- Take the train from Ōsakajōkōen to Shin-Imamiyatrain Ōsaka Loop Line Local
- Take the train from Shin-Imamiya to Kansai Airporttrain Airport Express
1h 21m¥1,048–1,305Drive 47.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX)car 47.6 km
51 min¥826–1,194Bus
- Take the bus from Kintetsu Uehommachi to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus Kintetsu Uehommachi/Shinsaibashi
1h 41m¥1,190–2,022Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai-KIX47.6 km
51 min¥7,500–10,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX)taxi 47.6 km
51 min¥18,000–22,000Train
- Take the train from Ōsakajōkōen to Kansai-Airporttrain Kansai Airport Rapid Service
1h 48m¥1,200–1,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is to drive which costs ¥800 - ¥1200 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is to Airport Transfer which takes 51 min and costs ¥7500 - ¥10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX). However, there are services departing from Kintetsu Uehommachi and arriving at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ōsakajōkōen and arriving at Kansai-Airport. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Osaka Castle and Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is 50 km. The road distance is 47.6 km.
The best way to get from Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) without a car is to train via Shin-Imamiya which takes 1h 21m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX), including transfers.
Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Kintetsu Uehommachi station.
Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsakajōkōen station.
The best way to get from Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is to train via Shin-Imamiya which takes 1h 21m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1100 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Osaka Castle, Japan and Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX), Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Osaka Castle to Kansai Airport via Ōsakajōkōen and Shin-Imamiya in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise operates a bus from Kintetsu Uehommachi to Kansai Airport Terminal 1 hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,800 and the journey takes 49 min.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsakajōkōen to Shin-Imamiya
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥140–210
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsakajōkōen to Kansai-Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Shin-Imamiya to Kansai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
- Phone
- 072-461-1374
- Website
- kate.co.jp
Bus from Kintetsu Uehommachi to Kansai Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,800
- Schedules at
- kate.co.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai-KIX
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–10,000
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–22,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.
Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Imamiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is 48 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Osaka Castle to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX).
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