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Limousine bus to Kyoto StationorKiwitaxi transfer to Osaka?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Kiwitaxi transfer to Osaka reaches Namba, around Nankai Namba station; the Limousine bus to Kyoto Station does not. Kyoto, another city about 75 km away, not Osaka.

The Kiwitaxi transfer to Osaka is quicker: 1 h against 1 h 28. The Limousine bus to Kyoto Station varies between 85 and 88 minutes.

Limousine bus to Kyoto Station: 06:45–23:20. Kiwitaxi transfer to Osaka: hours not recorded.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in JPY. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row. The Kiwitaxi transfer to Osaka is charged in euros; its column is converted at the reference rate in its fare note.
TravelersLimousine bus to Kyoto StationKiwitaxi transfer to OsakaDifference
1¥2,800about ¥16,634¥13,834
2¥5,600about ¥16,634¥11,034
3¥8,400about ¥16,634¥8,234
4¥11,200about ¥16,634¥5,434
5¥14,000about ¥19,675¥5,675
6¥16,800about ¥19,675¥2,875
7¥19,600about ¥19,675¥75
8¥22,400about ¥39,350¥16,950

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
Limousine · Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise (KATE)Limousine bus to Kyoto Station
From
Terminal 1 bus stop 8, first floor; Terminal 2 stop 2
To
Kyoto Station, the Hachijo exit on the south side
Luggage
Up to two pieces of luggage per person in the hold, tagged with a claim ticket.
Runs
06:45–23:20
Journey
85–88 min

From the airport seats are first come, first served; toward the airport KATE asks you to reserve.

Limousine bus to Kyoto Station: price for every party size

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