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Rapi:t train to NambaorKiwitaxi transfer to Osaka?

The short answer

For one traveler the Rapi:t train to Namba is cheaper by ¥15,074. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Rapi:t train to Namba is quicker: 39 min against 1 h.

Rapi:t train to Namba: 06:53–23:00. 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.
TravelersRapi:t train to NambaKiwitaxi transfer to OsakaDifference
1¥1,560about ¥16,634¥15,074
2¥3,120about ¥16,634¥13,514
3¥4,680about ¥16,634¥11,954
4¥6,240about ¥16,634¥10,394
5¥7,800about ¥19,675¥11,875
6¥9,360about ¥19,675¥10,315
7¥10,920about ¥19,675¥8,755
8¥12,480about ¥39,350¥26,870

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
rapi:t · Nankai Electric RailwayRapi:t train to Namba
From
Nankai's Kansai Airport station, joined to Terminal 1's second floor
To
Nankai Namba station, after Tengachaya and Shin-Imamiya
Luggage
Space for large luggage by each door, and racks above the seats for small bags.
Runs
06:53–23:00
Journey
34–49 min

All seats are reserved: buy the ticket before you board, or pay JPY 300 more on the train.

Shin-Imamiya, two minutes before Namba, is the change for JR's Osaka Loop Line.

Rapi:t train to Namba: price for every party size

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