Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Kobe Sannomiya

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How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

1. Airport busAirport Limousine Bus to Kobe Sannomiya

   65–90 min

   Fare

   ¥2,200

   Hours

   06:20–23:00

   ·

   every 20 min

   About 65 min nonstop from Terminal 1, 75 min when routed via Rokko Island (T2 departures ~13 min earlier).

   Source: www.kate.co.jp · checked 2026-09-29

2. FerryKobe-Kansai Airport Bay Shuttle + Port Liner

   65–75 min

   Fare

   ¥1,880

   Hours

   06:20–21:50

   ·

   every 60 min

   Free bus from T1 stop No.12 to the pier, ~30 min boat to Kobe Airport, then Port Liner ~18 min; the ¥1,880 ticket includes Port Liner. Times are T1 bus departures.

   Source: www.kobe-access.jp · checked 2026-09-29

3. TrainJR Kansai Airport Rapid + Special Rapid

   95–110 min

   Fare

   ¥1,680

   Hours

   05:50–22:28

   ·

   every 15 min

   Change at Osaka to a Special Rapid for Sannomiya; cheapest rail option, one transfer.

   Source: www.kansai-airport.or.jp · checked 2026-09-29

4. Express trainJR HARUKA + Special Rapid

   80–90 min

   Fare

   ¥2,880–¥3,210

   Hours

   06:31–22:16

   ·

   every 30 min

   HARUKA to Osaka, then Special Rapid to Sannomiya; ¥2,880 unreserved / ¥3,210 reserved. Foreign-passport visitors: HARUKA One-way Ticket (Kobe) ¥2,000.

   Source: www.jr-odekake.net · checked 2026-09-29

5. TaxiTaxi

   70 min

   Fare

   ¥30,610

   Hours

   24h

   Airport estimate to Kobe Sannomiya Sta. incl. ¥2,260 bridge/expressway tolls; +20% from 22:00 to 05:00.

   Source: www.kansai-airport.or.jp · checked 2026-09-29

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.