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| Most visitors to the CDB find Kansai International Airport (KIX) to be
the most convenient airport when arriving from overseas, the city of Kobe
being only a 1.5 hour drive away. The CDB is also well served by the nearby
Kobe and Itami (Osaka) airports, with flights to and from most major Japanese
domestic destinations. Kobe's downtown area of Sannomiya has an extensive public transportation system, allowing access to not only Kobe city but also further afield. *Access times indicated below do not include transfer times. |
| From Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Sannomiya or Kobe Airport | ||
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| Airport Limousine Bus | ||
| Kansai International Airport - Sannomiya : Approximately 60 minutes (1,800
yen) *The bus to Sannomiya arrives at bus terminal number 6, on the first floor of the airport. Map of bus terminal at Kansai International Airport |
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| MK Skygate Shuttle (a door-to-door shuttle) | ||
| Kansai International Airport - Accommodation : Depends on location - approximately
1 - 2 hours (2,300 yen) MK Skygate Shuttle is a door-to-door shuttle service operating from Kansai International Airport to visitor's accommodation. The fare to most parts of Kobe for one person with one item of luggage is 2,300 yen, with each additional item charged at 500 yen. Although this service may take longer than the limousine bus it does have the advantage of dropping you off at your destination. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance and can be made online at the following site: |
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| Fast Ferry | ||
| Kansai International Airport - Kobe Airport : 29 minutes (Value ticket
"Port-liner set ken" includes both the ferry and Port-liner train
ticket: 1,500 yen) A high speed ferry departs every 45 minutes from Kansai International Airport to Kobe Airport, which is only 2 stations away from the CDB by the Port-liner train. The bus taking passengers to Kansai Airports ferry terminal leaves from bus terminal number 12, which will automatically take you to the ferry and on to Kobe Airport. Upon arrival at Kobe Airport a free shuttle bus is available to take passengers to the nearby Port-liner station (Kobe Airport station.) |
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| Map of bus terminal at Kansai International Airport |
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| From other areas to Sannomiya | ||
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| Shinkansen | ||
| 1. Shin-Kobe Station | ||
| 2. Shin-Kobe - Sannomiya (Subway): 2 minutes (200 yen) | ||
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| JR Line, etc. | ||
| Sannomiya Station (JR, Hankyu or Hanshin line) | ||
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| Itami (Osaka) Airport | ||
| Itami (Osaka) airport - Sannomiya : Approximately 40 minutes (1,020 yen) | ||
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| Port-liner | ||
| 1. Sannomiya - Sentan Iryo Center Mae Station : 12 minutes. (240 yen) ※ Take the Port-liner bound for Kobe Airport. | ||
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| 2. Exit the station on the left after passing the ticket gate and go down the stairs on the left-hand side. Turn right at the bottom of the stairs (to the west). CDB Building A is the third building on the right-hand side. | ||
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| Taxi | ||
| Shin-Kobe-CDB: Approximately 25 minutes (about 2,500 yen) | ||
| Shin-Kobe-CDB: Approximately 20 minutes (about 2,200 yen) | ||
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| From Kobe Airport to CDB | ||
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| Port-liner | ||
| 1. Kobe Airport Station - Sentan Iryo Center Mae Station: 6 minutes (240 yen) | ||
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| 2. Exit the station on the left after passing the ticket gate and go down the stairs on the left-hand side. Turn right at the bottom of the stairs (to the west). CDB Building A is the third building on the right-hand side. | ||
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