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Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) Shuttle Services


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Osaka Kansai Airport shuttle services are typically shared with other passengers heading to the same general area, such as a hotel district in the city center. Shuttle transfers are generally cheaper than taking a taxi, but take a little longer to reach your destination. Note that nearby Osaka Kansai Airport hotel shuttles are given on the Osaka Kansai Airport Hotel Shuttle page


 KIX Osaka Kansai Airport Shuttle Bus

 

Osaka Kansai Airport Shuttle Recommendations


 
IHateTaxis.com recommends the Osaka Kansai Airport shuttle.

Compared to taxi rates, a Kansai Airport shuttle is much more economical and will also take you to your final destination.


Osaka Kansai Airport Shuttle Rates & Fares


 
Shuttle Payment: Cash • Credit Cards
  • Always confirm with the Osaka Kansai Airport transfer shuttle desk if credit/bank cards have any additional card fees.
Shuttle Tipping Recommendation: Do not tip (considered insulting)

JPY 2000-4000



Osaka Kansai Airport Shuttle Details

Osaka Kansai Airport Shuttle

Osaka Kansai Airport shuttle photo

You have a couple of choices if you want to catch a shuttle at KIX airport: 

 

MK Skygateshuttle runs minivan shuttles from Osaka Kansai Airport to Kobe and Ashiya (some destinations excluded). Reservations need to be made at least 2 days in advance and each shuttle can carry up to 9 people. Fares vary on destination, but are between JPY 2,000-4,000 and include one large piece of luggage (extra luggage is JPY 500 each). To pick up their KIX shuttle, head to their desk near gate H in the Arrivals Hall.

 

Yasaka Taxi runs minivan shuttles from Osaka Kansai Airport to Kyoto, Muko, and Nagaokakyo (some destinations excluded). Reservations need to be made at least 1 day in advance (online) and each shuttle can carry up to 8-9 people. Fares are JPY 3,500 per person and include one large piece of luggage (extra luggage is JPY 1,000 each). To pick up their KIX shuttle, head to their desk near gate G in the Arrivals Hall.

 

Moving between terminals? The KIX Shuttle offers free inter-terminal transfers between Aeroplaza IF and Terminal 2. Exit the Terminal 1 in the direction of the railway station, proceed to Aeroplaza 1F by either of the two available routes and board the free shuttle bus to Terminal 2. The ride takes 7-9 minutes.

KIX free shuttle information    




 KIX Osaka Kansai Airport Parking Lot/Car Park Shuttle


KIX Osaka Kansai Airport parking is either nearby or there is no Osaka Kansai Airport Parking Lot or Carpark shuttle service available.


 KIX Osaka Kansai Airport Car Rental Shuttle


If renting or hiring a car at Osaka Kansai Airport, inquire with the car rental/hire company, either at their airport counter, via a courtesy or free phone to see if a shuttle is required to get to the rental location. You may wish to view additional details on the KIX Osaka Kansai Airport car rental page


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Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025