Osaka

KIX

• JR Haruka limited expressKIXThe most direct train to Kyoto Station and Shin-Osaka without a change. Seats are reserved on the Haruka.

  Direct limited express from the airport to Tennoji, Shin-Osaka and Kyoto

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  The most direct train to Kyoto Station and Shin-Osaka without a change. Seats are reserved on the Haruka.

• Nankai Rapi:tKIXNamba is the usual choice for Dotonbori and the south of the city, and it connects to the Osaka Metro. Rapi:t seats are reserved; the slower Nankai Airport Express also serves Namba.

  Limited express from the airport to Nankai Namba station

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  Namba is the usual choice for Dotonbori and the south of the city, and it connects to the Osaka Metro. Rapi:t seats are reserved; the slower Nankai Airport Express also serves Namba.

• Airport limousine busKIXStops are outside Terminal 1 arrivals and at Terminal 2. A good option with heavy bags. Some late-night routes are suspended, so confirm before relying on one.

  Direct coaches to Osaka Station, Namba, Universal Studios Japan and Kyoto-area stops

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  Stops are outside Terminal 1 arrivals and at Terminal 2. A good option with heavy bags. Some late-night routes are suspended, so confirm before relying on one.

• Licensed taxiKIXPractical for groups or very late arrivals, though the airport is a long way from central Osaka. Use the marked taxi stand.

  Door-to-door journey; time depends on traffic

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  Practical for groups or very late arrivals, though the airport is a long way from central Osaka. Use the marked taxi stand.

ITM

• Osaka Monorail from Osaka Airport StationITMAt Hotarugaike change to the Hankyu Takarazuka Line for Osaka-Umeda. The monorail also connects with Hankyu at Minami-ibaraki, for trains toward Kyoto-Kawaramachi.

  Short monorail ride from the airport to Hotarugaike, with onward connections

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  At Hotarugaike change to the Hankyu Takarazuka Line for Osaka-Umeda. The monorail also connects with Hankyu at Minami-ibaraki, for trains toward Kyoto-Kawaramachi.

• Airport limousine busITMEach destination has its own numbered bus stop outside the terminal, so check the stop for your route. Additional routes serve Kobe, Nara and other cities.

  Direct buses from the terminal to Osaka Station (Umeda), Shin-Osaka, Namba, Tennoji, Universal Studios Japan and Kyoto Station

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  Each destination has its own numbered bus stop outside the terminal, so check the stop for your route. Additional routes serve Kobe, Nara and other cities.

• Licensed taxiITMItami is close to central Osaka, so a taxi is practical for groups, heavy luggage or arrivals outside train and bus hours. Use the marked taxi stand.

  Door-to-door journey; time depends on traffic

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  Itami is close to central Osaka, so a taxi is practical for groups, heavy luggage or arrivals outside train and bus hours. Use the marked taxi stand.