About this experience
Choose from quality shared transfer services between Kansai International Airport and several locations.
Why you'll love it
Meeting point
Kansai International Airport (KIX), 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- 1Your e-ticket is not valid for boarding. You must first exchange it for a physical ticket at the Kansai Limousine Bus ticket office inside KIX Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. For journeys departing from Osaka Umeda, tickets can also be exchanged at Hotel New Hankyu. Allow extra time for this step before your scheduled departure. From 27 January 2026, the Umeda bus stop moves from Hotel New Hankyu to Hankyu Third Avenue (Express Bus Terminal).
Know before you go
- E-ticket is NOT valid for boarding — exchange it for a physical ticket at the KIX Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 ticket counter before departure
- From 27 January 2026, the Osaka Umeda bus stop moves to Hankyu Third Avenue (Express Bus Terminal)
- This service is for international travellers only; a valid passport or travel document may be required
- Children under 5 travel free but are not provided a seat
- Several Kansai Limousine Bus routes are currently suspended — check kate.co.jp/en/timetable for live operational status before you travel
- Tickets are date-specific; select your travel date carefully at the time of booking
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Frequently asked questions
Can I board with just the e-ticket on my phone?
No. The e-ticket must be exchanged for a physical ticket at the Kansai Limousine Bus ticket counter before you board. At KIX, counters are located in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. If you're departing from Osaka Umeda, you can also exchange at Hotel New Hankyu (note the bus stop itself moves to Hankyu Third Avenue from 27 January 2026).
Where does the bus stop in Osaka Umeda after January 2026?
From 27 January 2026, the Kansai Airport to Osaka Umeda bus stop relocates from Hotel New Hankyu to the Hankyu Third Avenue Express Bus Terminal. Check the operator's official timetable page at kate.co.jp for the latest stop details.
Are all routes currently operating?
Several routes remain suspended and resumption dates have not been confirmed. The routes available through this listing — Osaka Umeda, Namba OCAT, Kyoto Station, Tempozan and USJ — are currently operational, but always verify the latest status at kate.co.jp/en/timetable before you travel.
Do children need a ticket?
Children under 5 travel free of charge, but no seat is allocated — they must share a seat with an accompanying adult. Children aged 5 and above require a paid child ticket.
Can I use this service if I'm a domestic traveller?
No. The Kansai Limousine Bus pass sold here is valid for international travellers only. You will need a valid international travel document to use the service.
What if I miss my bus or need to change my travel date?
Tickets are date-specific. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible. Check the cancellation policy on your booking confirmation for the applicable window and conditions.