Osaka Station Access

From KIX

The Kansai International Airport has two railway connections to the city: JR West's Kansai Airport Line and the private Nankai Electric Railway. Book Haruka Express Tickets online to travel between KIX and Shin-osaka, Kyoto and Tennoji.

From Itami Airport

Osaka International Airport is connected to the Osaka Monorail.

Kansai International Airport

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By Airport Limousine Buses

Airport Limousine Buses leave for various destinations throughout Kansai from the 1st floor directly outside the arrivals hall. Services to Osaka Station area takes about 60 minutes.

The bus is also the only practical option for connecting to domestic flights from Osaka's Itami Airport "takes about 70 minutes".

Kansai Airport Limousine Buses

From Tokyo

Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen trains arrive at Shin-Osaka station. From Shin-Osaka, you can connect to the city center by using the Midosuji subway line, or connect to the local JR network for other destinations.

Nozomi trains cover the one way ride in about "2 1/4 hours". Hikari trains take "3 hours" and all-stopping Kodama trains take "4 hours".

With the Japan Rail Pass, there is no charge to take the Shinkansen if you use the Hikari or Kodama service.

Tokyo Station

From Points West of Osaka

Nozomi trains run from Okayama "takes 45 minutes", Hiroshima "takes 80 minutes" and Hakata Station in Fukuoka "takes 2 1/4 hours".

Japan Rail Pass holders can use the Hikari Rail Star service instead, which runs at a comparable speed to the Nozomi and makes a few more stops.

Slower Kodama trains connect the rest of the stations on the route.

JR West 500 Series Shinkansen

From Kyoto

JR offers fast, but slightly more expensive, Shin-kaisoku "special rapid" trains to Osaka Station "28 minutes". The cheaper but slower alternative is the Hankyu Railway's limited express service. Both lines terminate in the Umeda area of Osaka.

Keihan Railway offers Kyoto-Osaka trains. In Kyoto, Keihan & Hankyu trains do not connect with JR Kyoto Station but both travel to stations which are more convenient for reaching the center of the city "30-45 minutes".

Kyoto Station

From Kobe

JR again offers slightly faster and slightly more expensive service than Hankyu.

The third choice is Hanshin Railway, which is identical to Hankyu in terms of cost and similar in time, useful for getting to Koshien Stadium to see Hanshin Tigers games. All three lines go to Osaka/Umeda, about "20 minutes".

Hanshin Koshien Stadium-Hyogo Prefecture

From Nara

JR offers trains to Tennoji and Osaka Stations, and Kintetsu offers trains to Namba. Kintetsu station in Nara is closer to Todaiji and Nara Park "35-45 minutes".

From Nagoya

An alternative to the Shinkansen is Kintetsu's Premium Limited Express service, the Urban Liner which goes directly to Namba. Trip times are as little as "2 hours" each way. In comparison, the Shinkansen takes just under an hour.

Nagoya Station

By Bus

As Osaka is a major city, there are many day and overnight buses which run between Osaka and other locations throughout Japan, which can be a cheaper alternative than Shinkansen fares.

The run between Tokyo and the Kansai region is the busiest in Japan, and fierce competition between bus operators has resulted in better amenities and lower prices. Bus companies include Japan Bus Line, Willer Express and West JR Bus Company. Trips take approximately "8-9 hours" depending on the route and stops.

JR Highway Bus

Transfers & Rental Cars

Besides Airport Limousine Buses, there are transfer services that you can also book online for, to/from Kansai Airport and to/from Osaka Itami Airport.

If you would like to rent a car use the engine here and book a car in advance. Fill out the details; pickup and drop-off places, date and time, and press search. You will be redirected to Rental Cars website where a list of available cars will be shown to you to choose from. For information about accommodation and attraction in the area, visit Osaka Station.