Arrivals to Nankai Rapi:t at Kansai Airport
How to find the Nankai Line and the Rapi:t limited express from the arrivals hall at Kansai Airport (KIX). Go up to 2F, cross the bridge to the station and use the Nankai gates, the first ones you reach.
Step by step
- 1Arrivals (1F)
After customs you come out on 1F of Terminal 1. Go up to 2F.
- 22F
Follow the Railways signs to the connecting bridge.
Look for this sign鉄道Railways - 3Station bridge
Cross the bridge to Kansai-Airport Station. The Nankai gates are the first ones you reach.
Look for this sign南海線Nankai Line - 4Nankai gate
Buy your ticket at the Nankai machines or counter. For the Rapi:t, you need a limited express ticket as well as the fare.
Look for this signラピートRapi:tDo not go through the JR gates further along. - 5Nankai platform
Go through the Nankai gate and find your train on the departure board.
Good to know
- The Rapi:t takes about 34–38 minutes to Namba. Airport Express trains are cheaper and slower.
Which platform?
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Questions
What is the fastest way from Kansai Airport to Namba?
The Nankai Rapi:t, about 34–38 minutes. It needs a limited express ticket.
Can I use Suica or ICOCA on the Nankai Line?
Yes for the fare. The Rapi:t also needs a limited express ticket.