There are 6 ways to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainan by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hineno to Kainantrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
1h 48m¥1,025–1,542Drive 45.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainancar 45.4 km
37 min¥787–1,137Bus
- Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Stationbus Wakayama
- Take the bus from Jr Wakayama Sta. to Kotonourabus 和歌山市内線【20】 / ...
1h 51m¥1,298–1,890Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Osaka Kansai-KIX to Kainan45.4 km
37 min¥7,500–10,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainantaxi 45.4 km
37 min¥16,000–20,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Izumisano to Wakayamashitrain [94246] Nankai Main Line Local / ...
- Take the bus from Nankai Wakayamashi Sta. to Kainan Sta.bus 和歌山市内線【117】 / ...
2h 30m¥1,430–1,861
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainan is to drive which costs ¥750 - ¥1200 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainan is to Airport Transfer which takes 37 min and costs ¥7500 - ¥10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainan. However, there are services departing from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and arriving at Kotonoura via Jr Wakayama Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainan. However, there are services departing from Kansai Airport and arriving at Kainan via Rinkū-town and Hineno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) and Kainan is 48 km. The road distance is 45.4 km.
The best way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainan without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainan, including transfers.
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainan bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hineno station.
The best way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainan is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1300 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 51m.
What companies run services between Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX), Japan and Kainan, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hineno to Kainan hourly. Tickets cost ¥550–850 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kotonoura via Wakayama Station and Jr Wakayama Sta. in around 1h 51m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Hineno to Kainan
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Izumisano to Wakayamashi
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–650
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
- Phone
- 072-461-1374
- Website
- kate.co.jp
Bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Wakayama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- kate.co.jp
- Phone
- 073-445-3131
- Website
- Wakayama Bus
Bus from Jr Wakayama Sta. to Kotonoura
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥350–490
- Schedules at
- Wakayama Bus
- Day Pass
- ¥1,000
Bus from Nankai Wakayamashi Sta. to Kainan Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥450–650
- Schedules at
- Wakayama Bus
- Day Pass
- ¥1,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Osaka Kansai-KIX to Kainan
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–10,000
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- ¥16,000–20,000
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
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainan bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Wakayama Station.
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kainan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainan is 45 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kainan.
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