There are 6 ways to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Port Terminal by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus via Sannomiya(Port Liner)
best- Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiyabus
1h 23m¥2,141–2,450Drive 69.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Port Terminalcar 69.9 km
1h 4m¥1,212–1,750Train
- Take the train from Kansai Airport to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain JR Kyoto Line
1h 50m¥1,898–2,330Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Osaka Kansai-KIX to Kobe Port Terminal69.9 km
1h 4m¥13,000–17,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Port Terminaltaxi 69.9 km
1h 4m¥25,000–30,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiyabus
1h 39m¥1,900–2,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Port Terminal is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Port Terminal is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥13000 - ¥17000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Port Terminal. However, there are services departing from Kansai Airport and arriving at Port Terminal via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Sannomiya(Port Liner). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) and Kobe Port Terminal is 73 km. The road distance is 69.9 km.
The best way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Port Terminal without a car is to bus via Sannomiya(Port Liner) which takes 1h 23m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2500.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Port Terminal, including transfers.
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Port Terminal bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Port Terminal train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kansai Airport station.
The best way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Port Terminal is to bus via Sannomiya(Port Liner) which takes 1h 23m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1900 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX), Japan and Kobe Port Terminal, Japan?
Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus operates a bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiya every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,200 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansai Airport to Port Terminal via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Sannomiya(Port Liner) in around 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kansai Airport to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,200
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,200
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Osaka Kansai-KIX to Kobe Port Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–17,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- ¥25,000–30,000
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 Kobe Port Terminal bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Kobe Sannomiya station.
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Port Terminal train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Port Terminal is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Port Terminal.
There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe Port Terminal.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) and Kobe Port Terminal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.