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Rapi:t Nankai Limited Express: One-Way Train Transfers Between Kansai Airport & Namba Station

Interior of Nankai Rapi:t train with rows of seats, KIX to Osaka route.
Interior of Nankai Rapi:t train with round windows at Kansai Airport station.
Nankai Rapi:t train interior with seats, Osaka route.
Modern architecture with illuminated purple lights at Namba Parks, Osaka.

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Extended validity

Visit anytime until 14 Nov, 2025 without worrying about committing to a date today

Transfers included

Reach Osaka with the Rapi:t train transfer within half an hour and enjoy amenities like luggage space, onboard entertainment and free Wi-Fi.

    • Ditch the traffic jams and reach Namba from Kansai Airport in a mere 34 minutes, thanks to the swift Nankai Rapi:t train.

    • Enjoy seamless travel with Rapi:t's regular departures every 30 minutes, maximizing your time for exploring the heart of Osaka.

    • Rapi:t's modern carriages come with free WiFi so you're always connected to the web and luggage compartments to ensure your bags are kept safely.

    • Travel with on-board amenities like vending machines for snacking, and multilingual information displays to keep you entertained during the journey!

    • Choose the Rapi:t's dependable, on-time service over unpredictable road travel. Arrive in Namba refreshed and ready to begin your adventures.

    • One-way train transfers between Kansai Airport & Namba Station

    • Ample luggage space & overhead compartments

    • Free Wi-Fi

    • Multilingual information display

  • These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 30 days.

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    What our guests say

    Douglas Plummer

    Douglas

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    It was a seamless experience to travel using headout ticket.
    Mir Azad Alam

    Mir

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Simple, efficient and fast from a cell phone (QR code). Just more information on the track, the time and the route to follow would be welcome.
    BOURCHET CAROLINE

    Bourchet

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Fast Quiet Convenient to book The reception at 7:00 was the worst in Japan in 15 days of travel .
    Timm Treser

    Timm

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Very smooth connection from KIX to Namba ... But: Complicated to book ... could be easier!
    Joyce Redert

    Joyce

    Jun 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Efficient way to travel to the airport with minimal stops and enough luggage space.

  • These tickets are valid for 30 days from the date of purchase.

  • Landing at Kansai Airport? Take the Nankai Rapi:t express train for a quick 34-minute ride to Namba, Osaka. Enjoy comfortable seating, luggage space, and onboard amenities. Trains run frequently, making it a convenient and stress-free transfer.

    The Rapi:t offers a premium travel experience, setting the stage for your Osaka adventure. Upon arrival at Namba Station, you can access Osaka's subway lines, a bus terminal, taxi stands, or explore the vibrant Namba district on foot.

    Schedule

    From Kansai Airport to Namba Station

    First train: 6:53am

    Last train: 11pm

    Frequency: 30 mins

    From Namba Station to Kansai Airport

    First train: 6am

    Last train: 10pm

    Frequency: 30 mins

  • Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome on-board.

    Additional information

    • You can carry two portable luggage items with maximum dimensions of 250 centimeters or less and a weight of 30 kilograms or less.

    • Your bicycles must be dismantled/folded and stored in a dedicated bag.

    • Tickets for this experience are not valid on the day they are purchased. Please remember to book your tickets for a later date.

    • This experience is only for non-Japanese passport holders.

    • Up to two children aged 0-5 can travel free with 1 paying adult. For children between ages 6-12, please buy an adult ticket for your child or a child ticket at the train station.

    • Your ticket comes with an electronic coupon that can be used at 20+ retail stores and restaurants in Namba’s commercial facilities. It can be redeemed at Namba Parks 2F Information or Namba CITY Main Building B2F Information on the day of use specified at the time of purchase.

    • The train's operating hours are subject to change.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at any of the following counters to receive the physical ticket.

    Ticket Redemption Points

    You may choose between any of the 5 ticket redemption counters:

    • Nankai Kansai - Airport Station Ticket Office

    • Address: Terminal 1 Building, Kansai Airport, Senshukukonaka, Tajiri, Sennan District, Osaka 549-0011, Japan

    • Ticket Exchange hours: Daily from 6:20 AM-11:10 PM

    Get Directions to the Redemption Point

    • Nankai Namba Station, 2F Service Center

    • Address: 5 Chome-1-60 Nanba, Chuo Ward, Osaka 542-8503, Japan

    • Ticket Exchange hours: Daily from 5:30 AM-11:40 PM

    Get Directions to the Redemption Point

    • Nankai Namba Station, 3F Ticket Counter

    • Address: 5 Chome-1-60 Nanba, Chuo Ward, Osaka 542-8503, Japan

    • Ticket Exchange hours: Daily from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

    Get Directions to the Redemption Point

    • 4F, Nankai Shin-Imamiya Station

    • Address: Naniwa Ward, Ebisunishi, Osaka 556-003, Japan

    • Ticket Exchange hours: Daily from 5:30 AM-11:45 PM

    Get Directions to the Redemption Point

    • Nankai Tengachaya Station

    • Address: 1-chōme-1 Kishinosato, Nishinari Ward, Osaka 557-0041, Japan

    • Ticket Exchange hours: Daily from 5:30 AM-11:45 PM

    Get Directions to the Redemption Point

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