[2025 Update] From Kansai Airport to Namba - Recommended for travelers with large luggage! Travel comfortably by bus

• Table of Contents
• The benefits of the "Airport Limousine Bus" to Namba, Minami, Osaka
• What is the arrival point "OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal)"?
• Basic information on the "Airport Limousine Bus" to Osaka Minami Namba (OCAT)
• How to use the bus from Terminal 1
• How to use the bus from Terminal 2
• summary

The benefits of the "Airport Limousine Bus" to Namba, Minami, Osaka

1. Easy to get on and off even with large luggage!

Large luggage such as suitcases can be stored in the trunk before boarding the bus. Since there is no need to bring it on board, you can relax in your seat without having to struggle to find a place to put your luggage in the narrow aisles.

However, the maximum number of pieces of luggage that can be stored in the trunk room is two per person. There are also restrictions on the size of luggage, so if you are worried, it is best to check with the bus company.

2. Arrive directly without transfers!

It takes about 50 minutes from Kansai International Airport to Osaka Minami Namba (OCAT) without any transfers from Bus Terminal 1 (about 60 minutes from Bus Terminal 2). You won't have to carry large luggage through stairs or ticket gates to transfer, and you won't have to worry about finding your transfer destination, so it's a safe option even for first-time visitors to Osaka.

In particular, passengers of Terminal 2 will be able to significantly reduce travel time by eliminating the need to travel within the airport, such as by shuttle bus to Terminal 1.

3. Always sit down and travel comfortably!

Although the seats are unreserved, you are guaranteed to get a seat. Some carriages offer Wi-Fi and charging during the journey, so you can spend your time productively until your arrival.

However, reservations are not possible, so once the bus is full, you will be asked to board the next bus.

4. Ride without getting wet even on rainy days!

A covered walkway connects the international and domestic arrival gates at Kansai International Airport to the limousine bus stop, so you can board the bus without an umbrella even on rainy days. The limousine bus stop at Osaka Minami Namba (OCAT) is also on the second floor of the building, so you can disembark without an umbrella and it is also fully air-conditioned, so you can always feel comfortable.

What is the arrival point "OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal)"?

OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal) in Namba, Minami, Osaka, where the arrival limousine bus stop is located, is not well known, but it has many convenient shops. By checking carefully in advance, you can make the most of your time.

1. Lots of convenient stores

Not only can you enjoy the exquisite and satisfying gourmet food of Namba, Minami, Osaka, such as okonomiyaki, sushi, and udon, but there are also many shops where you can buy anything you need during your trip, such as souvenirs, general goods, alcohol, medicine, shoe repairs, etc., convenience stores, and post offices. By making good use of these stores, you can have a fulfilling trip.

・5th floor: Restaurant

・3rd floor: Fortune telling

・2nd floor: Bus terminal, coin lockers

・1st floor: Shops (souvenirs, miscellaneous goods, alcohol, medicine, shoe repair, etc.), restaurants, post office, nail salon, hair salon, coin lockers

・B1F: Cafe, convenience store, capsule toys, coin lockers, JR Namba Station

2. You can walk to tourist spots

You can leave your luggage in a coin locker and walk to your desired tourist spot while admiring the cityscape of Namba, Minami, Osaka. One of the joys of traveling is sampling the food at restaurants on your way to your destination. Enjoy Namba, Minami, Osaka to the fullest, according to your own style.

・10 minutes walk to Namba Yasaka Shrine

・10 minutes walk to the Dotonbori Glico sign

・15 minutes walk to Shinsaibashi shopping area

・16 minutes walk to Shikitsu Matsunomiya Shrine and Okuninushi Shrine

3. Easy transfers to express buses and trains

From the same bus terminal where you disembark from the limousine bus, you can board intercity buses bound for Tohoku, Kanto, Hokuriku, Sanin, Shikoku, and Kyushu. This makes it easy to take a day trip starting from Namba in Minami, Osaka, or transfer to your next destination from Osaka.

Not only can you board the JR train from the basement floor of the same building, but you can also easily board the Osaka Metro, Kintetsu, and Hanshin lines from the OCAT Walk and Namba Walk underground passages that connect to the building on the basement floor. This makes it extremely convenient for sightseeing in Osaka city, including Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, as well as Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe. You can also access the platforms by elevator, making it extremely convenient for those with large luggage or strollers.

OCAT/Osaka City Air Terminal

1-4-1 Minato-cho, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 556-0017

Osaka City Air Terminal (OCAT) is a multi-functional commercial complex located in Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka City. It houses the South Osaka City Bus Terminal and a bus terminal for Kansai International Airport, and is directly connected to JR Namba Station. The six-story commercial floor also houses shops, restaurants, and an information center. OCAT is also a frequent venue for music performances, and the outdoor Ponte Square is a place for Osaka's young street dance community to practice and interact.

Basic information on the "Airport Limousine Bus" to Osaka Minami Namba (OCAT)

Travel time: Approximately 50 minutes (from Terminal 1), approximately 60 minutes (from Terminal 2)

Frequency: Approximately every 20-30 minutes

Price: 1,300 yen for adults / 650 yen for children (November 2025)

Ticket purchase: Easy purchase at the ticket machine (unreserved seating)

Arrival point: Osaka City Air Terminal (OCAT/directly connected to JR Namba Station)

Kansai Airport Transportation Namba (OCAT) Timetable and Fares

Nihon Kotsu Bus Stops and Ticket Purchase

How to use the bus from Terminal 1

①How to use the bus from the International North Arrival Gate

After leaving the arrival gate, go straight towards the exit.

Once you exit, go to the right.

After a short distance, you will see " A Ticket Office" on your right, where you can purchase a 1,300 yen ticket for Namba (OCAT). As of November 2025, the first bus will depart at 6:10 and the last bus at 8:25, so be careful about the time you board the bus. All seats are unreserved, so once the bus is full, you will have to wait for the next one.

At "Ticket Office A, " from the right, there are three cash-only ticket vending machines, a standard bus timetable, a credit card-only ticket vending machine, a ticket issuing machine, and information. If you have any questions, please check at the "Information" counter.

The three machines to the right of the timetable are cash-only ticket vending machines. There is a language switch to switch to English in the upper right corner of the touch panel screen. As of November 2025, only the central ticket vending machine accepts the new banknotes.

To the left of the timetable is the "credit card ticket machine." At the top of the touch panel screen there is a language switch to switch between Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. However, please note that the credit cards that can be used are mainly those from brands that are used in Japan, so travelers from overseas should be aware of this.

Further to the left is a ticket issuing machine exclusively for those who have purchased tickets in advance from travel agencies in Japan. At the top of the screen there is a language switch to switch between Japanese, English and Chinese.

Please board at bus stop ⑪ just past Ticket Counter A. Simply leave your suitcase in the bus trunk, sit down, and you'll arrive at OCAT in Namba, Minami, Osaka!

②How to use the bus from the International South Arrival Gate

After leaving the arrival gate, go straight towards the exit.

Once outside, go right. You will see platform ⑦ on your left, but head straight for platform ⑨.

⑨ Just past platform 9, you will see "Ticket Office A " on your right, where you can purchase a 1,300 yen ticket for Namba (OCAT). As of November 2025, the first bus will depart at 6:10 and the last bus at 8:25, so be careful about the time you board the bus. All seats are unreserved, so once the bus is full, you will have to wait for the next one.

At "Ticket Office A, " from the right, there are three cash-only ticket vending machines, a standard bus timetable, a credit card-only ticket vending machine, a ticket issuing machine, and information. If you have any questions, please check at the "Information" counter.

The three machines to the right of the timetable are cash-only ticket vending machines. There is a language switch to switch to English in the upper right corner of the touch panel screen. As of November 2025, only the central ticket vending machine accepts the new banknotes.

To the left of the timetable is the "credit card ticket machine." At the top of the touch panel screen there is a language switch to switch between Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. However, please note that the credit cards that can be used are mainly those from brands that are used in Japan, so travelers from overseas should be aware of this.

Further to the left is a ticket issuing machine exclusively for those who have purchased tickets in advance from travel agencies in Japan. At the top of the screen there is a language switch to switch between Japanese, English and Chinese.

Please board at bus stop ⑪ just past Ticket Counter A. Simply leave your suitcase in the bus trunk, sit down, and you'll arrive at OCAT in Namba, Minami, Osaka!

③How to use the bus from the domestic arrival gate

After leaving the arrival gate, go straight towards the exit.

Once outside, go to the right. You will see platform ③ on your left, but head straight for platform ⑨. It's a bit far, so please walk as far as you can.

⑨ Just past platform 9, you will see "Ticket Office A " on your right, where you can purchase a 1,300 yen ticket for Namba (OCAT). As of November 2025, the first bus will depart at 6:10 and the last bus at 8:25, so be careful about the time you board the bus. All seats are unreserved, so once the bus is full, you will have to wait for the next one.

The three machines to the right of the timetable are cash-only ticket vending machines. There is a language switch to switch to English in the upper right corner of the touch panel screen. As of November 2025, only the central ticket vending machine accepts the new banknotes.

To the left of the timetable is the "credit card ticket machine." At the top of the touch panel screen there is a language switch to switch between Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. However, please note that the credit cards that can be used are mainly those from brands that are used in Japan, so travelers from overseas should be aware of this.

Further to the left is a ticket issuing machine exclusively for those who have purchased tickets in advance from travel agencies in Japan. At the top of the screen there is a language switch to switch between Japanese, English and Chinese.

Please board at bus stop ⑪ just past Ticket Counter A. Simply leave your suitcase in the bus trunk, sit down, and you'll arrive at OCAT in Namba, Minami, Osaka!

How to use the bus from Terminal 2

①How to use the bus from the domestic arrival gate

After leaving the arrival gate, head towards the exit in front of you.

Once outside, go right.

Once you pass the "Bus Stop Information" sign, turn left and cross the crosswalk. However, if you are purchasing a ticket with a credit card, continue straight ahead. You will see "Ticket Office A " on your right, where you can purchase tickets with a credit card.

Cross the crosswalk and go left and you will see " B Ticket Office".

Purchase a ticket for Namba (OCAT) for 1,300 yen. As of November 2025, the first bus will depart at 9:12 and the last bus will depart at 8:12, so be careful about the time you board the bus. Also, all seats are unreserved, so once the bus is full, you will have to wait for the next bus.

Both machines are cash-only ticket vending machines. There is a language switch on the touch panel screen to switch between Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. Please note that the ticket vending machine on the right accepts new banknotes and 500 yen coins, but the ticket vending machine on the left does not accept new banknotes or 500 yen coins.

⑥ Please board from platform A. Just leave your suitcase in the bus trunk, sit down, and you'll arrive at OCAT in Namba, Minami, Osaka!

If you are purchasing a ticket with a credit card, do not turn left once you pass the "Bus Stop Information" sign, but continue straight ahead. You will see the "Ticket Office" on your right, and to the left of it is the "Bus Information Center," where you can purchase tickets with a credit card. However, please note that the credit cards that can be used are mainly those that are used in Japan, so tourists from overseas should be aware of this.

To the left of the rightmost ticket vending machine is a ticket issuing machine exclusively for those who have purchased tickets in advance from travel agencies in Japan. At the top of the screen there is a language switch to switch between Japanese, English and Chinese.

If you have any other questions, please check with the bus information desk.

②How to use the bus from the international arrival gate

After leaving the arrival gate, head towards the exit in front of you.

Once outside, go along the outdoor walkway on the left. Do not get on the "free shuttle bus" to Terminal 1. If you get on the wrong bus, you will need to get on the limousine bus to Osaka Minami Namba from Platform ⑪ in Terminal 1.

Go straight along the outdoor walkway in the parking lot, and turn right at the crosswalk just before the building 100m ahead. You will see " B Ticket Office." However, if you are purchasing a ticket with a credit card, go straight to the building and turn left. You will see a "Ticket Office" on your right where you can purchase tickets with a credit card.

Purchase a ticket for Namba (OCAT) for 1,300 yen. As of November 2025, the first bus will depart at 9:12 and the last bus will depart at 8:12, so be careful about the time you board the bus. Also, all seats are unreserved, so once the bus is full, you will have to wait for the next bus.

Both machines are cash-only ticket vending machines. There is a language switch on the touch panel screen to switch between Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. Please note that the ticket vending machine on the right accepts new banknotes and 500 yen coins, but the ticket vending machine on the left does not accept new banknotes or 500 yen coins.

⑥ Please board from platform A. Just leave your suitcase in the bus trunk, sit down, and you'll arrive at OCAT in Namba, Minami, Osaka!

If you are purchasing a ticket with a credit card, do not turn left once you pass the "Bus Stop Information" sign, but continue straight ahead. You will see the "Ticket Office" on your right, and to the left of it is the "Bus Information Center," where you can purchase tickets with a credit card. However, please note that the credit cards that can be used are mainly those that are used in Japan, so tourists from overseas should be aware of this.

To the left of the rightmost ticket vending machine is a ticket issuing machine exclusively for those who have purchased tickets in advance from travel agencies in Japan. At the top of the screen there is a language switch to switch between Japanese, English and Chinese.

If you have any other questions, please check with the bus information desk.

summary

There are several ways to travel from Kansai International Airport to Namba in Minami, Osaka, but the bus is the best option for those with large luggage or who want to travel easily.

"Just leave your luggage, sit back, and before you know it, you'll arrive at Namba in Minami, Osaka" -- that's the kind of comfort that's appealing.

Why not start your trip with a stress-free bus ride?