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Limousine bus to Namba (OCAT)orRapi:t train to Namba?

The short answer

For one traveler the Limousine bus to Namba (OCAT) is cheaper by ¥160. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Rapi:t train to Namba is quicker: 39 min against 50 min.

Limousine bus to Namba (OCAT): 06:10–21:25. Rapi:t train to Namba: 06:53–23:00.

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.
TravelersLimousine bus to Namba (OCAT)Rapi:t train to NambaDifference
1¥1,400¥1,560¥160
2¥2,800¥3,120¥320
3¥4,200¥4,680¥480
4¥5,600¥6,240¥640
5¥7,000¥7,800¥800
6¥8,400¥9,360¥960
7¥9,800¥10,920¥1,120
8¥11,200¥12,480¥1,280

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
Limousine · Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise (KATE)Limousine bus to Namba (OCAT)
From
Terminal 1 bus stop 11, first floor; Terminal 2 stop 6
To
Namba OCAT bus terminal, at JR Namba station, on the west side of Namba
Luggage
Up to two pieces of luggage per person in the hold, tagged with a claim ticket.
Runs
06:10–21:25
Journey
50 min

Between 06:10 and 08:55 no bus leaves for Namba.

Seats are first come, first served; traffic can make the ride longer.

Limousine bus to Namba (OCAT): price for every party size

See the limousine bus times
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

See Nankai's rapi:t

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