Kansai Airport to Kobe (Sannomiya): train, bus and ferry times and fares
The limousine bus runs to Sannomiya without a change. A high-speed ferry crosses the bay to Kobe Airport, where the Port Liner continues to Sannomiya. The quickest and cheapest listed way is the Kobe-Kansai Airport Bay Shuttle (about 30 min, 1,880 yen).
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Ways from Kansai Airport to Kobe (Sannomiya)
Times and fares as each operator publishes them. A dash means the operator does not publish that number.
| Service | Transport | Changes | Time | Fare | First / last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansai Airport limousine busKobe Sannomiya | Bus | No change | 65–75 min | 2,200yen | 06:20 / 23:00 |
| Kobe-Kansai Airport Bay ShuttleKobe Airport, then the Port Liner to Sannomiya | Ferry | No change | 30min approx. | 1,880yen | — |
| JR Haruka and JR linesKobe · HARUKA One-way Ticket, for holders of a foreign passport | Train | 1 change | — | 2,000yen | — |
How long each way takes
Kansai Airport limousine bus to Kobe Sannomiya
- Runs to
- Kobe Sannomiya
- Changes
- No change
- Time
- 65–75 min by the operator's timetable, from Terminal 1
- Fare
- 2,200 yen. Children 1,100 yen
- Departures a day
- 57 from Terminal 1
- First and last
- First 06:20, last 23:00 from Terminal 1
- Round-trip ticket
- 3,700 yen (valid for 30 consecutive days from the date of first use)
- Reservations
- Reservations required for the lines to Kansai Airport from Rokko Island
- Run by
- Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, Hanshin Bus, Hankyu Kanko Bus
| Terminal | Bus stop | Buses a day | First | Last | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | — | 57 | 06:20 | 23:00 | 65–75 min |
| Terminal 2 | — | 47 | 09:27 | 22:47 | 78–88 min |
Other stops on the same bus (2)
- Rokko Island (Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel)
- Shin-Kobe (ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe)
More on tickets and reservations: Kansai Airport limousine bus.
Kobe-Kansai Airport Bay Shuttle to Kobe Airport, then the Port Liner to Sannomiya
- Runs to
- Kobe Airport, then the Port Liner to Sannomiya
- Route
- High-speed ferry across Osaka Bay
- Changes
- No change
- Time
- about 30 min
- Fare
- 1,880 yen. Children 940 yen
- Round-trip ticket
- 3,060 yen
JR Haruka and JR lines to Kobe
- Runs to
- Kobe
- Route
- JR Haruka limited express, then a JR line
- Changes
- 1 change
- Fare
- 2,000 yen (HARUKA One-way Ticket, for holders of a foreign passport)
- Where to board
- Kansai-Airport Station (Terminal 1)
More on tickets and reservations: Haruka airport express.
Going back: Kobe (Sannomiya) to Kansai Airport
First and last departures toward the airport, from the same timetable.
- Kansai Airport limousine bus from Kobe Sannomiya
- First 04:40, last 21:20, 54 a day to Terminal 1, 65–75 min. The fare is the same 2,200 yen.
Other places on the same services
| To | Service | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rokko Island (Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel) | Kansai Airport limousine bus | 57min | 2,200yen |
Before you set off
- Kobe New Transit gives 18 minutes for the Port Liner between Kobe Airport and Sannomiya.
- The HARUKA One-way Ticket is sold only to holders of a passport issued by a foreign government, and you show the passport when you collect it.
- Kansai-Airport Station and the limousine bus stops are at Terminal 1. From Terminal 2 a free shuttle bus runs to Terminal 1 in 7 to 9 minutes.
At the airport
Lockers, luggage delivery and what happens after you land are on the Kansai Airport guide. What you can carry is in what you can bring to Japan, and your airline's allowance is in the airline baggage rules.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Kansai Airport to Kobe (Sannomiya)?
65–75 min by Kansai Airport limousine bus and about 30 min by Kobe-Kansai Airport Bay Shuttle.
How much does it cost from Kansai Airport to Kobe (Sannomiya)?
2,200 yen by Kansai Airport limousine bus, 1,880 yen by Kobe-Kansai Airport Bay Shuttle and 2,000 yen by JR Haruka and JR lines (HARUKA One-way Ticket, for holders of a foreign passport).
What is the cheapest way from Kansai Airport to Kobe (Sannomiya)?
The Kobe-Kansai Airport Bay Shuttle at 1,880 yen, about 30 min, with no change.
What time is the last bus from Kansai Airport to Kobe (Sannomiya)?
The last departure of the Kansai Airport limousine bus from Terminal 1 is at 23:00, and the first is at 06:20.
Related items
Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise — official page
Sources for this page
- Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise Kansai Airport limousine bus timetable and fares (Kobe Sannomiya and Rokko Island)checked October 1, 2026
- Kansai International Airport High-speed ferrychecked October 1, 2026
- JR West HARUKA One-way Ticketchecked October 1, 2026
Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 1, 2026