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UKB → Sannomiya and Kobe city

Kobe Airport to Sannomiya, Motomachi and Harborland

International arrivals use Terminal 2: walk to Terminal 1 or take the free loop bus before boarding the Port Liner. Domestic arrivals connect to the station via Terminal 1’s 2F walkway. Take the Port Liner for Sannomiya; for Motomachi, Nankinmachi or Kobe Station and Harborland, change to JR at Sannomiya.

Kobe Airport · 神戸空港 (UKB)

Source facts checked: All times are Japan Time (JST). Immigration procedures and station access are separate from train on-board journey times.

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International Terminal 2: reach the station on the Terminal 1 side

Terminal 2 · 第2ターミナル

  1. Finish arrival checks, immigration, baggage collection and customs, then enter the 1F arrivals lobby.
  2. Follow ‘ポートライナー’ and ‘第1ターミナル’ out of the east-side entrance, then use the pedestrian path towards Terminal 1. Follow crossings and signs rather than crossing the roadway.
  3. At the Terminal 1 side, use lifts/escalators and the 2F station walkway to Kobe Airport Station. There is no continuous indoor corridor from international arrivals to the station.
  4. With heavy bags, compare the free airport-island loop bus outside the terminal. Get off at Terminal 1 and go up to 2F. Its queue is separate from paid city buses.

The official Terminal 2 loop-bus table runs 08:21–19:51. Between 09:00 and 12:00, departures are at 11, 21, 31 and 51 minutes past the hour; intervals differ at other times. Blue times run directly to Terminal 1, about three minutes on board. Black times go via the marine-access terminal and can wait over ten minutes for timetable adjustment. Waiting and the onward walk to the station are extra.

Wheelchair boarding is possible but may be unavailable if crowded. In rain or wind, ask the information desk about the remaining buses and accessible station route. Do not plan on a Terminal 2 loop bus after 19:51.

Terminal 2 entrance → Terminal 1 station-access walk ↗

International arrivals ↗ · Walking, lifts and shuttle video ↗ · Full loop-bus timetable ↗ · Airport floor map ↗ · Checked 2026-10-05

Domestic Terminal 1: use the 2F station walkway

Terminal 1 · 第1ターミナル
Kobe Airport Station · 神戸空港駅 (P09)

  1. Collect your bags on 1F and enter the arrivals lobby.
  2. Follow ‘ポートライナー’ and take a lift or escalator to 2F.
  3. Cross the station walkway north of Terminal 1 to Kobe Airport Station's gates. The train does not leave from the arrivals floor; allow time to change levels.

Domestic arrivals ↗ · Station map ↗ · Terminal floor map ↗ · Checked 2026-10-05

Port Liner tickets, payment and luggage

  1. Buy a JPY 340 adult ticket to Sannomiya (‘三宮’) at the machine. A normal child ticket is JPY 170. Alternatively, tap a compatible transport IC card such as Suica, ICOCA or PASMO at entry and exit.
  2. Supported credit, debit, prepaid cards and phone wallets can use the bank-card reader in the designated wide gate. Use the same card and device at both ends, and check accepted brands on the gate. This method charges the normal adult fare even for children; it is different from the transport IC reader.
  3. Board for ‘三宮’ and get off at the terminus, Sannomiya P01. City-bound trains run through the Computational Science Center, Medical Center, Shimin Hiroba, Minatojima and Naka Koen area. Do not confuse this with the Kita Futo loop route.

The ride takes about 18 minutes. Immigration, bags, Terminal 2 access, ticketing, train waiting and the final walk are extra. There are no reserved seats or a dedicated luggage hold.

The operator permits up to two items within 250 cm combined dimensions and 30 kg without an extra luggage charge, provided they do not interfere with operation. Keep doors and aisles clear and manage your own bags. Sannomiya lockers may be full or too small; check on site.

For the return trip, choose ‘神戸空港’. Trains ending at Kita Futo, Naka Koen or the Computational Science Center do not all reach the airport.

Fares ↗ · Transport IC cards ↗ · Bank-card payment ↗ · Luggage conditions ↗ · Destinations and timetable ↗ · Checked 2026-10-05

Compare transport to your hotel

These are times on board. Add immigration, bags, terminal→station travel, ticketing, waiting, changes and the final hotel walk. Bus journey times vary with traffic; check the stop served by your actual departure.

Adult one-way JPY · 2026-10-05 Source facts checked:
TransportationDeparture terminal and boarding locationDestinationAdult one-way fare (JPY)On-board journey timeTransfer/waitingLuggage conditionsWhen recommended
Port LinerT1 2nd floor connection / T2 walking/loop bus → Kobe Airport StationPort Liner Sannomiya Station340Approximately 18 minutesNo train transfers; T2→Station access and train waiting separatelyCarry luggage yourself, check conditions belowSannomiya accommodation/JR transfer
Shinki Bus Regular city centre routeT1 No. 5 / T2 East city centre bus stopDepending on the route, Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya or Subway Sannomiya Station; Some Shinkobe340Last bus example: Sannomiya 20 minutes / Shinkobe 31 minutesNo reservation required, full, congested, check the stop for your departureInquire with the operator about whether large luggage can be loaded.When you want to reduce station access at T2
Port Liner + JR local trainKobe Airport Station → JR East Gate from SannomiyaMotomachi → Nankinmachi340 + 150 = 49018 minutes + approx. 1 minute1 train transfer + walking/waitingTransport directly on foot after getting off the train or stationMotomachi/Nankinmachi accommodation
Port Liner + JR local trainKobe Airport Station → JR East Gate from SannomiyaKobe Station → Harborland340 + 150 = 49018 minutes + approx. 3 minutes1 train transfer + walking/waitingGo south from Kobe Station central ticket gateKobe Station/Harborland Accommodation
Port Liner + SubwayKobe Airport Station → Seishin/Yamate Line SannomiyaShin-Kobe Station340 + 210 = 55018 minutes + 1 stop1 rail transfer + underground travel; Shinkansen fee separateAddition of elevator detour and Shinkansen ticket gate movementShin-Kobe accommodation and Shinkansen connection
Taxi/pre-booked vehicleArrival terminal official taxi stand / location designated by the reservation companyTo the accommodation addressMeter rate or company quoteVaries depending on address and road conditionsConfirmation of dispatch at official taxi rank / Reservation vehicle requires company confirmationCheck the vehicle model suitable for the number of people and suitcasesAfter the last train, large luggage, getting off in front of the door
Rent a carT1 1st floor rental information; Check with the company for T2 pickup and store transfers.Rental office → Accommodation and local travelEstimate by date and vehicle type; Fuel, toll, and parking separateCheck-in/transfer + drivingCheck advance reservation, pickup time, and license conditionsCheck loading space by vehicle typeItinerary leading out of the city

Fares/Conditions: Port Liner · Bus to city · JR official search · Subway (checked 2026-10-05)

Sannomiya hotels: stations and exits are separate

Port Liner Sannomiya Station · 三宮駅 (P01)
JR Sannomiya Station · 三ノ宮駅
Hankyu Kobe-sannomiya Station · 神戸三宮駅
Hanshin Kobe-Sannomiya Station · 神戸三宮駅

  1. Access Kobe Airport Station using the method above from the arrival terminal → Prepare ticket and transport IC card → Take the Port Liner bound for Sannomiya.
  2. At Sannomiya, go from the 3F platform down to the 2F gates and leave the Port Liner paid area. When transferring to another company's train, separate fares and ticket gates are used.
  3. JR transfer: Use the exit marked ‘JR・地下鉄・阪神・阪急’ and follow signs to the nearby JR east gates. The Motomachi/Kobe direction is the westbound direction of the JR Kobe Line.
  4. Hankyu transfer: From the same westbound exit, go towards Hankyu Kobe Sannomiya Station on the west side of JR Station and follow the ‘阪急’ signs. Hankyu is a separate elevated station and there is no need to enter the JR ticket gate.
  5. Hanshin transfer: Take the opposite exit towards ‘阪神（東口）’ and go down towards the Hanshin East ticket gate. Hanshin is an underground station. Please use the bypass elevator during the south elevator outage.
  6. Walk to the accommodation by checking the east, west, and north directions based on the address. Sannomiya has several separate stations; treating them as one entrance can send you the wrong way.

Lift works: Port Liner Sannomiya’s south lift is closed from 13:00 on 4 September–30 November 2026. Published alternatives use another ground-connecting deck lift or the lift beside M-INT KOBE · ミント神戸. Construction periods and passageways may change, so please check the notice below.

Port Liner Sannomiya exit/floor map ↗ · JR east ticket gate interior map ↗ · South elevator suspension/detour map ↗ (checked 2026-10-05)

City buses from the arrival terminal

  1. Use Terminal 1 stop 5 outside 1F, or the Shinki Bus city stop east of Terminal 2. Check ‘三宮・新神戸’ and the vehicle destination. The free loop bus, sightseeing City Loop and other highway buses are different services.
  2. On the ordinary Shinki city bus, board at the front and pay when getting off, without a reservation. Use cash or a compatible transport IC card such as Suica, ICOCA or PiTaPa. Port Liner bank-card payment conditions do not apply automatically.
  3. The normal fare is JPY 340 adults, JPY 170 children. Some daytime services reach Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya; late services run via Subway Sannomiya-ekimae to Shin-Kobe. Check the exact arrival stop for your bus.
  4. Subway Sannomiya-ekimae is on the JR station's north/Flower Road side, not at the Port Liner's 2F gates. Follow station signs or your hotel's address after getting off.

The table revised on 1 April 2026 shows the last ordinary bus from both terminals at 21:40 → Subway Sannomiya-ekimae 22:00 → Shin-Kobe 22:11, in weekday and weekend/holiday tables. A full bus may not accept you; waiting for a delayed flight is not guaranteed. Ask about large bags and loading.

Airport-bound boarding at Subway Sannomiya-ekimae uses southbound N13, not necessarily the arriving bus's stop. The city bus cannot be used solely between Terminals 1 and 2; use the free loop bus for that.

Boarding, payment and route ↗ · Current timetable ↗ · Terminal 2 stop ↗ · Fare ↗ · Checked 2026-10-05

Motomachi and Nankinmachi: one JR stop, then walk south

Motomachi Station · 元町駅
Nankinmachi · 南京町
Chang'an Gate · 長安門

  1. Airport → Port Liner Sannomiya → JR Sannomiya’s east gates.
  2. Buy a JPY 150 JR ticket or use transport IC. Take a JR Kobe Line local train west towards Nishi-Akashi/Himeji. Motomachi is the next stop, about one minute. Special Rapid trains do not stop at Motomachi; check the actual stopping pattern.
  3. At Motomachi, leave the east gates (東口) towards the south and Motomachi Shopping Street. Follow Nankinmachi signs to its eastern Chang’an Gate. Official guidance gives about five minutes from the station to Nankinmachi.
  4. If your accommodation is west of Nankinmachi or on the coast, you don't necessarily need to stop by Chang'an Gate. Please check the walking route after getting off at the accommodation address.

The total from the airport is 340 + 150 = 490 yen. You can also take a train toward Motomachi from Hanshin Kobe Sannomiya, but the ticket gates, trains, and timetables are different from JR. The fares and last train in this guide are based on JR transfers.

Motomachi Station East South → Nankinmachi Chang’an Gate Walking Directions ↗

JR ‘三ノ宮’ → ‘元町’ Check fares and stops ↗ · Nankinmachi official transportation/map ↗ (checked 2026-10-05)

Meriken Park: Walk toward the coast from Motomachi Station

Meriken Park · メリケンパーク

If you take the above route from Airport → Port Liner → JR Motomachi, the total cost is 490 yen. Exit south from the east ticket gate of Motomachi Station, go down towards Nankinmachi/Meriken Road, and follow the crossing guidance on the coastal highway. Continue to the park’s north entrance.

Official tourism guidance gives about a 15-minute walk from JR/Hanshin Motomachi Station. The map pin is for the northern entry point, not the centre of the park or the waterfront sculpture.

If you are sightseeing with large luggage, check the map for crossing and walking routes without stairs. Please check first whether you can leave your luggage in a locker at the station or at your accommodation, but locker availability is not guaranteed. If it is late, please calculate the distance to return to your accommodation and the check-in deadline as well.

Motomachi Station → Meriken Park North Entrance Walking Directions ↗

Official tourism agency access and guidance ↗ (checked 2026-10-05)

Kobe Station and Harborland: leave towards the waterfront

Kobe Station · 神戸駅
Kobe Harborland · 神戸ハーバーランド
Kobe Harborland umie · 神戸ハーバーランドumie

  1. Airport → Port Liner Sannomiya → Go to the east ticket gate of JR Sannomiya Station.
  2. Take a westbound JR Kobe Line local train towards Nishi-Akashi/Himeji to Kobe Station: about three minutes/JPY 150, or JPY 490 total from the airport. Kobe and Shin-Kobe are different stations.
  3. From the central gates, turn right towards the waterfront and Harborland signs. The official walk to umie is about five minutes; hotels and the MOSAIC area need their own final walk.
  4. In rain or with large bags, compare the underground passage, Gaslight Street and footbridge approaches in Harborland’s official guide. There is no need to enter the ticket gate at Harborland subway station.
South of Kobe Station → Harborland Umie Entrance Walking Directions ↗

JR ‘三ノ宮’ → ‘神戸’ fare/time ↗ · Central ticket gate/South approach ↗ · Harborland barrier-free walking guide ↗ (checked 2026-10-05)

Shin-Kobe/Shinkansen: Do not go to JR Kobe Station

Sannomiya Station · 三宮駅 (S03)
Shin-Kobe Station · 新神戸駅 (S02)

  1. Leave Port Liner Sannomiya via the JR/地下鉄 exit, go north of JR and follow Seishin–Yamate Line subway signs to its Sannomiya east gates. Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae on the southern Kaigan Line is a different subway station.
  2. Enter with a JPY 210 ticket or compatible transport IC. At B2 platform 1, take a train towards Shin-Kobe/Tanigami (新神戸・谷上).
  3. Get off one stop later at Shin-Kobe and follow ‘新幹線’ signs to JR Shinkansen. The subway and Shinkansen have separate ticket gates, and Shinkansen fares and limited express fares are separate.

The airport→Shin-Kobe subway total is JPY 340 + 210 = 550. Count back from the Shinkansen departure time you reserved for entry, moving to Terminal 2, walking between two stations, waiting for the train, and accessing the Shinkansen ticket gate. There are direct buses to Shin-Kobe for the city, but you need to check the bus’s stops and arrival for your onward train.

Sannomiya subway floor number, platform 1, timetable ↗ · Sannomiya → Shin-Kobe 210 yen fare ↗ · Shin-Kobe direct bus timetable ↗ (checked 2026-10-05)

Maps: terminal access, Sannomiya changes and city walks

The map uses a geographical base with schematic connections. Dashed lines show point-to-point relationships, not the actual roads, tracks or walking paths. Please check the airport's official floor map for the terminal's indoor routes.

Blue: Port Liner · Pink: Bus to city centre · Ochre: JR · Purple: Subway · Green: access, transfers and walking

  1. Outside the arrival hall of International Terminal 2Terminal 2 · 第2ターミナル · 34.6380263, 135.2263397
  2. North approach to Domestic Terminal 1Terminal 1 · 第1ターミナル · 34.6370595, 135.2286293
  3. Port Liner Kobe Airport StationKobe Airport Station · 神戸空港駅 · 34.6372668, 135.2291094
  4. Terminal 2 Shinki Bus StopTerminal 2 city centre bus stop · 34.63788263303819, 135.22678565994732
  5. Get off at Port Liner SannomiyaSannomiya Station · 三宮駅 · 34.6945647, 135.195217
  6. Access to JR Sannomiya east ticket gateJR Sannomiya Station · 三ノ宮駅 · 34.69482, 135.19524
  7. Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya StationHankyu Kobe-sannomiya Station · 神戸三宮駅 · 34.6931604, 135.1928649
  8. East approach to Hanshin Kobe-SannomiyaHanshin Kobe-Sannomiya Station · 神戸三宮駅 · 34.6936572, 135.195429
  9. Subway Sannomiya East ApproachSannomiya Station · 三宮駅 · 34.69462, 135.19457
  10. Get off at Sannomiya Station subway stationSannomiya Subway Station · 地下鉄三宮駅前 · 34.69503, 135.19365
  11. South approach east of Motomachi StationMotomachi Station · 元町駅 · 34.6895, 135.18848
  12. Nankinmachi East Changan GateNankinmachi · 南京町 · 34.68833, 135.18939
  13. Meriken Park North EntranceMeriken Park · メリケンパーク · 34.68483, 135.18944
  14. South of Kobe Station central ticket gateKobe Station · 神戸駅 · 34.67967, 135.17878
  15. Entering Harborland umie from the northKobe Harborland umie · 神戸ハーバーランドumie · 34.68182, 135.18283
  16. Transfer to the subway or Shinkansen at Shin-Kobe StationShin-Kobe Station · 新神戸駅 · 34.70605, 135.1956

Background: Geospatial Information Authority of Japan maps and terms. Outdoor reference points were compared with OpenStreetMap data (ODbL) and official airport, railway and tourism maps. Do not use coordinates to find indoor entrances or passageways during construction, but follow on-site signs. Official floor maps, videos, and photos are not copied but are linked to the original.

Late arrivals: be ready at boarding before the last departure

  • Last departure from Port Liner Airport 23:45: Weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays are all the same. The currently released Kobe Airport Station timetable is a revised table on March 28, 2016. 2026-10-05 Confirmed on the operator’s page. The two preceding departures are 23:08 and 23:22.
  • Regular city buses last two terminals at 21:40: Based on the operator's revised weekday and weekend tables as of April 1, 2026. After exiting the arrival lobby, you must approach the actual boarding area. Please check the current operator table first, rather than the old coverage period until September, which remains on the airport page.
  • Terminal 2 Free Circular Bus Last 19:51: After that, if you want to take the Port Liner, you must reserve additional time to walk outside or travel to the station floor. Just because your plane lands before 23:45 does not mean you can catch the train.
  • JR Motomachi-Kobe connection: Based on confirmation of operation dates on October 4th and 5th in the revised table on October 3, 2026, the last regular train to the west of Sannomiya is 00:42 past midnight To Nishi-Akashi. The time is on the next calendar date based on the date of travel. Get off at Port Liner, go to the ticket gate, add ticket, and check the JR timetable for the day.
  • Subway Shin-Kobe connection: Sannomiya Shinkobe/Tanigami direction last in the revised table on March 15, 2025 Weekdays 00:35 (Shin-Kobe terminal), Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 00:05. The 23:45 departure from the airport arrives in Sannomiya around midnight, so don't assume it will connect to the 00:05 subway on weekends. The last train of the Shinkansen is separate from the last train of the city subway and must be confirmed based on the train you reserved.

Immigration inspection and baggage collection times may be long, and there is no guarantee that trains or buses will wait for passengers on delayed flights. When aiming for the last train on an international flight, count the walking after the loop bus and the station elevator trip.

After public transport ends: taxi rank or confirmed pickup

Use the official taxi rank outside your arrival terminal and show your hotel’s exact address. For a booked pickup, confirm UKB, terminal, flight, delay waiting/contact policy, bag count and late collection time with the company before travel.

Do not assume the Terminal 1 rental counter can provide a car late at night.

Taxi fares vary depending on your accommodation location and time of use. Please provide your accommodation address when booking and confirm the estimated total amount. For a metered or booked trip, ask about night charges, tolls, waiting fees and cancellation conditions.

The airport information centre is 078-304-7777, Operation information: 07:00~23:00, not a 24-hour dispatch window.

If you arrive at your accommodation late, check the check-in deadline, contact information, remaining distance from the station to the accommodation, and luggage transfer. Even if you take a taxi, let the driver know where the main entrance to your accommodation is and where the vehicle can stop.

Where to check during strong winds, typhoons, and heavy rain

Don’t decide whether to suspend service based on the weather alone. Airport same-day information, Notice of port liner operation, Notice of Shinki Bus operation, JR Kinki area operation information, Kobe subway service status.

Airport departure train timetable ↗ · Bus Latest PDF ↗ · JR westbound timetable ↗ · Subway timetable for Shin-Kobe ↗ · Taxi stand ↗ · Information Center Operating Hours ↗ (checked 2026-10-05)

For ticket and vehicle reservations, please check the official information.

Please check ticket fares, operating times, and vehicle reservation conditions in the official operator information below. The buttons are regular official links. Port Liner tickets, sightseeing passes, private vehicles, and rental cars have different scopes of use and reservation conditions. You must check with each product whether the port liner is included in the pass.

Official ticket information — Port LinerOfficial operation and payment information — Kobe Airport city bound busOfficial taxi-rank information — Kobe AirportInformation on official reservation companies — Kobe Airport Rental Car

Kansai International Airport · 関西国際空港 (KIX) is a different airport from Kobe Airport. Bay Shuttle is an inter-airport ferry, not a service to Sannomiya.

Check the departure airport and direction to avoid purchasing a product departing from Kansai Airport or Kobe sightseeing tour as a transfer product within Kobe Airport.

Kobe Airport transport FAQ

How do I get from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya?

Take the Port Liner from Kobe Airport Station (P09) to Sannomiya (P01) in about 18 minutes, for JPY 340 one way for an adult. For Domestic Terminal 1, you must access the station through the second-floor connecting passage, and for International Terminal 2, you must go outside and move to Terminal 1 on foot or by taking the free shuttle bus. Shinki Bus' regular bus to the city is also 340 yen for adults, but the Sannomiya drop-off stop is different for each bus.

Where do I board the Port Liner after arriving on an international flight?

After completing immigration, baggage pickup, and customs on the first floor of Terminal 2, follow the Port Liner/Terminal 1 signs to the external pedestrian path. The station is located on the Terminal 1 side and is not directly connected to the Terminal 2 arrival hall. If you take the free loop bus, get off at Terminal 1 and go up to the station connecting passage on the 2nd floor.

How do I get from the arrival terminal to Kobe Airport Station?

From the arrival hall on the 1st floor of Domestic Terminal 1, take a lift or escalator to the 2nd floor and go to the station connecting passage. At International Terminal 2, walk outside or take the free shuttle bus. The shuttle bus departing from Terminal 2 runs from 08:21 to 19:51 based on the official table, and the direct ride takes about 3 minutes, but the bus via Marine Access Terminal may take longer due to time-adjusted stops.

How do I pay the Port Liner fare?

Purchase a 340 yen ticket bound for Sannomiya from a station vending machine, or touch a compatible transport IC card such as Suica or ICOCA at the ticket gate when getting on or off. Contactless payment by credit/debit card is also possible in the designated wide passage at each ticket gate, but the regular adult fare applies to children as well. Distinguish between transport IC card readers and bank card readers.

Can I take a large suitcase on the Port Liner?

Port Liner provides up to two pieces of carry-on baggage with a total length, width, and height of within 250 cm and a weight of within 30 kg without additional baggage charges. It must not obstruct operation, and you must carry your luggage yourself. Do not apply the same conditions to buses, but check with Shinki Bus to see if they can accommodate large suitcases.

How do I transfer from Sannomiya to JR, Hankyu, or Hanshin?

Go down from the 3rd floor platform at Port Liner Sannomiya Station to the 2nd floor ticket gate. The exit for JR·地下鉄·阪神·阪急 shown on the map is toward the JR east ticket gate, and the opposite exit is toward the Hanshin east ticket gate. JR has separate ticket gates, Hankyu is an elevated station on the west side of JR, and Hanshin is an underground station, so check each sign and directions to your accommodation. The south elevator is scheduled to be shut down until November 30, 2026, so you should also check for detour information.

How do I get to Motomachi/Nankinmachi accommodation?

Get off the Port Liner, go to the east ticket gate of JR Sannomiya Station, and take the JR Kobe Line local train bound for Nishiakashi/Himeji. It takes about 1 minute to Motomachi and costs 150 yen, for a total of 490 yen from the airport. If you go south from the east ticket gate of Motomachi Station and walk toward Motomachi Shopping Street, it will take about 5 minutes to reach Nankinmachi according to official information.

How do I reach Kobe Station and Harborland hotels?

Transfer from Port Liner Sannomiya to JR Sannomiya and take the JR Kobe Line westbound local train to Kobe Station. Local train takes about 3 minutes and costs 150 yen, totaling 490 yen. From the central ticket gate, exit to the right toward the sea and follow the signs for Harborland. According to the official guide, it is about a 5-minute walk to Umie, but depending on the location of the accommodation, you may need to walk further.

How do I reach Shin-Kobe for the Shinkansen?

From Port Liner Sannomiya, take the JR/subway exit and go to Seishin/Yamate Line subway Sannomiya Station. Take the train bound for Shin-Kobe/Tanigami at Platform 1 on the 2nd basement floor and get off at the next station, Shin-Kobe, and follow the Shinkansen signs. Subway fare is 210 yen for adults, total fare is 550 yen from the airport, and Shinkansen fare is separate. Kobe Station and Shin-Kobe Station are different stations.

What should I do if my flight is late and I miss the last train?

The last Port Liner departure from the airport is at 23:45 on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, and the last Shinki Bus bus to the city is at 21:40 for both terminals based on the revised table on April 1, 2026. Please judge by the time you complete the immigration process and approach the station/boarding area, not by the flight arrival time. If there is no public transportation available, you must contact the official taxi stand at the arrival terminal or the company you have booked in advance to arrange a ride to your accommodation.

Are Kobe Airport and Kansai Airport the same airport?

Kobe Airport is UKB, and Kansai International Airport is KIX, which are two different airports. Bay Shuttle is an inter-airport ferry and is not a transfer to city centre Sannomiya or Kobe.

Official source and confirmation date

Please refer to the original text below for fares, last train, terminal assignment, and walking access. 2026-10-05 Confirmed. Please check again on the day of travel for temporary changes in operation dates, construction, and congestion.