Midosuji Line to Nankai Line (for Kansai Airport) at Namba
How to change from the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line to the Nankai Line at Namba, for Kansai Airport. Follow the Nankai signs up from the subway to the Nankai 3F North Gate; about 5–7 minutes.
Step by step
- 1Midosuji platform
Go up from the Midosuji platform to the gates and follow the Nankai signs.
Look for this sign南海線Nankai Line - 2Subway gate
Tap out of Osaka Metro.
Gate 1: you leave Osaka Metro here. - 31F
Take the escalators up from the underground to 1F and on up to 3F.
- 43F North Gate
At the 3F North Gate, buy your ticket at the machines if you need one. The Rapi:t needs a limited express ticket as well as the fare.
Look for this signラピートRapi:t - 5Nankai platform
Go through the 3F North Gate and find your train on the departure board.
Gate 2: you enter Nankai here.
Good to know
- The Rapi:t takes about 34–38 minutes to Kansai Airport. Ordinary airport express trains are cheaper and slower.
Which platform?
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Questions
What is the fastest train from Namba to Kansai Airport?
The Nankai Rapi:t limited express, about 34–38 minutes. It needs a limited express ticket.
Can I use an IC card on the Nankai Line to Kansai Airport?
Yes for the fare. The Rapi:t also needs a limited express ticket.