Getting to the City Center from Kansai Intl. Airport
Located on the shores of the Osaka Bay, about 50 kilometers from Osaka city center, Kansai International Airport is one of Japan's busiest and largest airports. Passengers who want to reach the city center from the airport are offered alternatives such as buses, rental cars and taxis at Kansai International Airport. In addition to all these vehicles, high-speed ferries are also in the service of passengers who want to reach many destinations in a practical and fast way. At Kansai International Airport you can take advantage of the buses that start to operate in early hours of the day until late night. Buses are also among the most affordable alternatives offered to Kansai passengers with regards to transportation to the city center, which can be considered partially far. Bus stops outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 can be used to access these vehicles which can be used to travel to and from Kansai city center or other places nearby. You can easily get your ticket from the vending machines located in the terminal before you take the bus. If your flight arrives at Terminal 2 and you need to take a bus departing from Terminal 1, you can travel between airport terminals using shuttle services. As you can get to Osaka city center by bus, you also have the chance to travel to places like Nara, Kyoto, Wakayama, Okayama and Shikoku. In addition to all these places, you can also get to the ferry terminal and travel to different areas with ferries when you travel with the buses. Thanks to the extensive rail network around the city, you can also travel by train to the centers from Kansai International Airport. One of the greatest advantages of a train journey over bus and car rentals is undoubtedly the opportunity to travel without being caught in traffic. The journey to the center with trains is extremely comfortable with lines such as Nankai, Hankyu, Keihan and Hanahin. With trains you can reach Kyoto city center in about 75 minutes, Osaka in 50 minutes, Tennoji in 45 minutes and Sakai in 30 minutes. If you need tickets to get on the train, you can easily buy them in the station. At the airport, the train station is located at Terminal 1. Again, if you are in Terminal 2, you can use shuttles to get to Terminal 1, where you can take the trains and continue your journey to the center. The ferry service to Kobe Airport on the opposite shore of Kansai International Airport makes it very easy for those who want to travel between these two airports. At Kansai Airport you can transfer directly from Terminal 1 to the ferry terminal. If you are in Terminal 2, it will be sufficient to arrive at Terminal 1 using the shuttle to get on the ferry. You can buy tickets for the ferry from the sales office on the first floor without leaving the terminal. There is also a chance to travel from Kansai International Airport to the city center of Osaka or to different centers around the airport by taxi. Taxis are quite comfortable vehicles especially for those travelling with children or with heavy suitcases and items. However, the cost of these comfortable vehicles can be extremely high, especially when compared to buses. You have to pay around 18.000 Yen for a trip of about an hour to Osaka by taxi from the airport. You are expected to pay up to 25.000 Yen for a trip to Nara, which takes about 1.5 hours, 32.000 Yen for a 2 hour trip to Kyoto, and 52.000 Yen for a 180 minute taxi ride to Hikone. If you want to use the taxi, tell the taxi drivers where you absolutely want to go before you get on the car, and learn the average fares. If you do not have enough cash for taxi, you can withdraw cash from ATMs at the airport. You can also choose to travel to many destinations including Kyoto and Kobe by airport shuttle services. Shuttle services serve a wide range of people and groups, from a single passenger to several passengers. If you are bringing a large number, heavy suitcases with you, you can reach your destination with shuttle services at any time from the airport without difficulty. Shuttle services are the preferred choice for passengers who want a comfortable and affordable trip. You can rent a car from a wide range of options with different features by coming to the car rental offices in Aeroplaza at the airport. Passengers, who want to rent a car from Nippon Rent A Car located at Kansai International Airport, can call +81 (0) 72-456-8787 and get information before arriving at the terminal. You can get information about vehicle alternatives and rental conditions by calling +81 (0) 72-456-8623 for Nissan Rent-A-Car, another car rental service at the airport. For Toyota Rent-A-Car, You can learn the details at +81 (0) 72-456-8790. As an alternative to all these car rental companies at the airport, passengers have other options such as Orix Rent-A-Car Japan and Times Car Rental.Bus
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Getting to Kansai Intl. Airport from the City Center
Passengers who want to reach Kansai International Airport, 50 kilometers away from Osaka, one of the largest and most developed cities in Japan, can evaluate alternative options such as buses, rental cars, ferries and taxis. Taxis are one of the fastest and easy-to-use means, but they can be costly because the airport is far from many centers. The buses are reasonably priced and are in the service of the passengers during most of the day. If you need to come from Kobe Airport to Kansai International Airport, you can be here shortly by ferry connecting the two airports. Apart from all these fast and convenient vehicles, there are shuttle services and trains among the alternatives you can use to travel from the city center.
Bus
You can easily reach both terminals of the airport by taking a bus from Osaka city center or Nara, Okayama, Wakayama and Kyoto. Some buses only bring their passengers to Terminal 1, while others have access to both terminals. You can purchase your ticket for the journey by bus from the immediate vicinity of the stops in the city center and travel to the airport at very reasonable prices. The biggest disadvantage of buses is that they do not provide the comfort and convenience as the vehicles that provide door-to-door service such as taxi and shuttle services. The cost you will pay for a taxi is high because the airport is located away from city centers. For this reason you can choose buses to travel at an appropriate cost.
Train
From Osaka and many places around the airport, you can travel by train to the airport. It is an economical and easy option to get to the airport by train because of the train station in Terminal 1. But if you need to carry a lot of goods with you, remember that arriving at the stations can be a little challenging. You can purchase your train ticket at stations. Do not forget to keep some local currency for this.
Ferry
Ferries provide transportation between Kansai International Airport and Kobe Airport. After arriving here from Kobe Airport on the opposite shore, if your plane takes off from Terminal 2, you must take the shuttle and travel between terminals with it.
Shuttle
Airport shuttle service is one of the easy and affordable alternatives. If you choose these shuttles for the journey, you will not have difficulties while carrying your suitcases and arriving at the Kansai International Airport at your desired time from wherever you are. The shuttles, with a private driver, take you to the Kansai International Airport terminal gate by picking you up from wherever you are in the city at your desired time of day. In order to use shuttles, you need to call a company that provides this service in your vicinity and make reservations in advance. If you are staying in a city center hotel, you can get help from hotel staff to find a suitable service.
Taxi
Taxis are one of the best options for travelers caring for their comfort on the way to Kansai International Airport from the city center, but prices are generally high. The journey from Osaka city center to the airport is about 50 minutes by car. At the end of this journey, you need to pay a taxi fare of about 16.000-18.000 Japanese Yen. If you are coming to the airport from Universal Studios, you can still use the taxi or limousine services. The journey from here takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Those arriving from the Nara side pay 25.000 Yen for a 90-minute trip. Those arriving from Shia need to pay more than 50.000 Yen. If you are coming from Kyoto to the airport, you will have to pay an average fare of 32.000 Yen for a 2 hours journey. The trip from Wakayama takes about 40 minutes and the fare would be around 14.000 Yen. If you have a limited budget for transportation, you should definitely talk to the taxi driver before boarding and try to make your choice by learning the average fare you would pay. Only in this way you can complete your journey without any surprises about the price.
Car Rental
You can contact local and international car rental companies in your city and rent a car to travel to Kansai International Airport with the car you rent. In doing so, it is a good idea to choose a company that also has a branch at the airport, as you will not have trouble leaving your vehicle at the airport. If you rent a car from Osaka and other places, the journey is not too short. That's why it's a good idea to have a navigation device along the way to avoid getting lost and loosing time. Passengers wishing to rent a car in the city must also have their international driver’s license and other important travel documents such as passports with them.
Airport Information
At Kansai International Airport, which serves its passengers with two large terminals, there are almost innumerable alternatives, especially of restaurants and cafés where you can taste delicious food from Japanese and world cuisines. At the airport you can eat or shop for food at places like 551HORAI, IL BAR, AZERIA, GANKO, SAINTMARC Cafe, Ryukishin, STARBUCKS COFFEE, TULLY'S COFFEE, Toh-Lee, Hanazato, PRONTO, BLUE SKY, McDonald's and Matsuya. The restaurants, cafés and shops in the airport usually open very early in the morning and offer service until late in the evening. For shopping at Kansai International Airport, there are alternatives such as KOKUMIN, SEVEN ELEVEN, Daily SKY, BALLY BOUTIQUE, FUKUJYUEN, MARUZEN, Pokemon Store, YOROSU, LAWSON and ROLEX. Families traveling with children or infants at an early age can use the children's playgrounds and babysitting rooms provided by the Kansai International Airport to the passengers. You can check your e-mails, complete your urgent business or spend time connecting to the internet thanks to the computers at both terminals of the airport. KIX AIRPORT LOUNGE, which is open 24 hours a day, is waiting for passengers who want to wait for their flight in a comfortable place, looking at the daily newspapers and taking advantage of refreshments while relaxing at the airport.
