How to Take the Airport Limousine Bus from KIX to Kobe, Sannomiya (2026 Guide)

Traveling from Kansai International Airport to Sannomiya Station in Kobe is easy and comfortable using the Airport Limousine Bus that is operated by Hankyu. The bus goes directly from the airport to Kobe Sannomiya and the trip usually takes about 75 minutes, depending on traffic.

This guide walks you through the process step by step — it is actually very easy to find and board the bus.

1. Finding the bus stop
The bus stops are located conveniently just outside Terminal 1, when exiting the airport lobby you should be able to see them right away.

2. Find the Correct Stop and Line Up

Finding the correct bus stop is easy, as each stop is clearly marked with its destination. Look for the stop serving buses to Kobe Sannomiya and line up in the designated waiting area.

Before boarding, you can place your large luggage in the luggage compartment under the bus. The staff will assist you with this. You may store up to two pieces of luggage, and the staff will attach a tag to each bag and give you a matching claim tag.

Keep this tag with you, as you will need to show it when collecting your luggage after arriving at your destination.

Passengers board the bus through the front door once luggage has been loaded.

3. How to pay
Paying the fare has been made very easy: you can pay with an IC card (such as ICOCA, Pasmo, Suica), a credit card or by buying the ticket from a ticket machine next to the bus stop. The card reader is located at the front of the bus, and you will need to tap your IC card or credit card (smartphone is also accepted) to complete the payment. You do not need to tap again when getting off the bus. The bus fare from the Kansai International Airport to Sannomiya is 2200 yen.

7. Arriving in Kobe Sannomiya

The bus will arrive at the Sannomiya bus terminal area, located near Sannomiya Station, the main transportation center of Kobe.

From here you can easily transfer to trains, subways, taxis, or walk to many hotels in the Sannomiya area.

Enjoy your trip!