Kansai Airport to Namba: train and bus times and fares
Nankai trains run from the airport to Namba without a change: the Rapi:t limited express, and the Airport Express at the ordinary fare. A limousine bus runs to OCAT. The quickest listed way is the Nankai Limited Express Rapi:t (34–49 min, 1,670 yen); the lowest fare is 970 yen by Nankai Airport Express.
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Ways from Kansai Airport to Namba
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nankai Limited Express Rapi:tNamba Station · fare 970 yen plus limited express ticket 700 yen, regular seat | Train | No change | 34–49 min | 1,670yen | 06:53 / 23:00 |
| Nankai Airport ExpressNamba Station | Train | No change | 43–55 min | 970yen | 05:45 / 23:55 |
| Kansai Airport limousine busNamba (OCAT) | Bus | No change | 50min | 1,400yen | 06:10 / 21:25 |
How long each way takes
Nankai Limited Express Rapi:t to Namba Station
- Runs to
- Namba Station
- Route
- Nankai Airport Line and Nankai Main Line, all seats reserved
- Changes
- No change
- Time
- 34–49 min by the operator's timetable, from Kansai-Airport Station (Terminal 1)
- Fare
- 1,670 yen (fare 970 yen plus limited express ticket 700 yen, regular seat)
- Departures a day
- 33 from Kansai-Airport Station (Terminal 1)
- First and last
- First 06:53, last 23:00 from Kansai-Airport Station (Terminal 1)
- Where to board
- Kansai-Airport Station (Terminal 1)
- Digital ticket
- Rapi:t Digital Ticket 1,410 yen, regular seat, bought on a smartphone
More on tickets and reservations: Nankai Rapi:t and Airport Express.
Nankai Airport Express to Namba Station
- Runs to
- Namba Station
- Route
- Nankai Airport Line and Nankai Main Line, no extra ticket
- Changes
- No change
- Time
- 43–55 min by the operator's timetable, from Kansai-Airport Station (Terminal 1)
- Fare
- 970 yen
- Departures a day
- 67 from Kansai-Airport Station (Terminal 1)
- First and last
- First 05:45, last 23:55 from Kansai-Airport Station (Terminal 1)
- Where to board
- Kansai-Airport Station (Terminal 1)
More on tickets and reservations: Nankai Rapi:t and Airport Express.
Kansai Airport limousine bus to Namba (OCAT)
- Runs to
- Namba (OCAT)
- Changes
- No change
- Time
- 50 min by the operator's timetable, from Terminal 1
- Fare
- 1,400 yen. Children 700 yen
- Departures a day
- 34 from Terminal 1
- First and last
- First 06:10, last 21:25 from Terminal 1
- Round-trip ticket
- 2,500 yen (valid for 14 consecutive days from the date of first use)
- Reservations
- No reservations required (first-come-first-served basis)
- Run by
- Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, Nihon Kotsu
| Terminal | Bus stop | Buses a day | First | Last | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | — | 34 | 06:10 | 21:25 | 50 min |
| Terminal 2 | — | 32 | 09:12 | 21:12 | 63 min |
More on tickets and reservations: Kansai Airport limousine bus.
Going back: Namba to Kansai Airport
First and last departures toward the airport, from the same timetable.
- Kansai Airport limousine bus from Namba (OCAT)
- First 06:10, last 22:40, 35 a day to Terminal 1, 48 min. The fare is the same 1,400 yen.
Other places on the same services
| To | Service | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doton Plaza Osaka | Kansai Airport limousine bus | 54min | 1,800yen |
| Shin-Imamiya Station | Nankai Airport Express | 40–52 min | 970yen |
| Tengachaya Station | Nankai Airport Express | 38–49 min | 970yen |
Before you set off
- 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 Namba?
34–49 min by Nankai Limited Express Rapi:t, 43–55 min by Nankai Airport Express and 50 min by Kansai Airport limousine bus.
How much does it cost from Kansai Airport to Namba?
1,670 yen by Nankai Limited Express Rapi:t (fare 970 yen plus limited express ticket 700 yen, regular seat), 970 yen by Nankai Airport Express and 1,400 yen by Kansai Airport limousine bus.
What is the cheapest way from Kansai Airport to Namba?
The Nankai Airport Express at 970 yen, 43–55 min, with no change.
What time is the last train from Kansai Airport to Namba?
The last departure of the Nankai Airport Express from Kansai-Airport Station (Terminal 1) is at 23:55, and the first is at 05:45.
Related items
Nankai Electric Railway — official page
Sources for this page
- Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express Rapi:t — price and facilitieschecked October 1, 2026
- Nankai Electric Railway Airport access timetable, Kansai Airport – Nambachecked October 1, 2026
- Nankai Electric Railway Fare search (in Japanese)checked October 1, 2026
- Nankai Electric Railway Rapi:t Digital Ticketchecked October 1, 2026
- Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise Kansai Airport limousine bus timetable and fares (Namba (OCAT))checked October 1, 2026
- Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise Kansai Airport limousine bus timetable and fares (Osaka Castle and Nippombashi)checked October 1, 2026
Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 1, 2026