There are 6 ways to get from Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kitashinchi to Sannomiya(Jr)train [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Sannomiya(Port Liner) to Kobe Airporttrain [170048] Kobe Port Liner
1h 12m¥912–1,224Drive 37.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB)car 37.7 km
44 min¥653–944Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka Marubiru to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
1h 59m¥1,565–2,000Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Osaka to Kobe-UKB37.7 km
44 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB)taxi 37.7 km
44 min¥14,000–17,000Train via Fukushima
- Take the train from Fukushima to Kobe-Sannomiyatrain Hanshin Main Line Local
- Take the train from Sannomiya(Port Liner) to Kobe Airporttrain [170048] Kobe Port Liner
1h 17m¥672–885
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB) is to train via Fukushima which costs ¥650 - ¥900 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB) is to drive which takes 44 min and costs ¥650 - ¥950.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB) station. However, there are services departing from Osaka Marubiru and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB). However, there are services departing from Kitashinchi and arriving at Kobe Airport via Sannomiya(Port Liner). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Osaka and Kobe Airport (UKB) is 53 km. The road distance is 37.7 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB) without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥900 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB), including transfers.
Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Osaka Marubiru station.
Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kitashinchi station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB) is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥900 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kobe Airport (UKB), Japan?
You can take a train from Kitashinchi to Kobe Airport via Sannomiya(Port Liner) in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka Marubiru to Kobe Airport via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kobe Sannomiya Station, and Sannomiya(Port Liner) in around 1h 59m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kitashinchi to Sannomiya(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 078-302-2500
- Website
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Sannomiya(Port Liner) to Kobe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Sannomiya(Port Liner) to Kobe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Fukushima to Kobe-Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥460–650
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Marubiru to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–650
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–17,000
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 to Kobe Airport (UKB) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sannomiya(Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB) is 38 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Osaka to Kobe Airport (UKB).
There are 408+ hotels available in Kobe Airport (UKB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Osaka and Kobe Airport (UKB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.