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Kobe's downtown area 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 TO SANNOMIYA OR KOBE AIRPORT*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]
http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/access/bus/index.html
[Time-table]
http://www.okkbus.co.jp/eng/index.html
*MK Skygate Shuttle
Kansai International Airport >>> Accommodation in Kobe: 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 in Kobe. 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:
http://www.mk-group.co.jp/english/shuttle/index.html
*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 International 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 nearyby Port-liner train station (Kobe Airport Station).
[Map of bus terminal at Kansai International Airport]
http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/access/ferry/index.html
FROM OTHER AREAS TO SANNOMIYA*Shinkansen [Map]
Shin-Kobe Station
Shin-Kobe >>> Sannomiya (Subway): 2 minutes (200 yen)
*JR line, etc. [Map]
Sannomiya Station (JR Kobe, Hankyu or Hanshin lines)
*Itami (Osaka) Airport Limousine Bus [Map]
Itami (Osaka) airport >>> Sannomiya: Approximately 40 minutes (1,020 yen)
[Time-table]
http://www.okkbus.co.jp/eng/index.html
FROM SANNOMIYA TO CDB*Port-liner train
1. Port-liner train [Map]
Sannomiya >>> Sentan Iryo Center Mae Station: 12 minutes (240 yen)
*Take the Port-liner train bound for Kobe Airport.
[Port-liner information]
http://www.knt-liner.co.jp/english/index.asp
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. [Map]
*Taxi [Map]
Shin-Kobe Station >>> CDB: Approximately 25 minutes (about 2,500 yen)
Sannomiya >>> CDB: Approximately 20 minutes (about 2,200 yen)
FROM KOBE AIRPORT TO CDB*Port-liner train
1. Port-liner train [Map]
Kobe Airport Station >>> Sentan Iryo Center Mae Station: 6 minutes (240 yen)
[Port-liner information]
http://www.knt-liner.co.jp/english/index.asp
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. [Map]
