[KIX Airport ⇔ Namba] What is the limited express train “Rapi:t” ?

Limited express “Rapi:t” connects Kansai Airport Station and Nankai Namba Station, which are directly connected to KIX, in the shortest possible time.

Limited Express is a fast train that stops at even fewer stations than Express.

With its advanced design and relaxing ride, the “Rapi:t” is sure to make your trip a memorable one.

The “Kanku Tokuwari Rapi:t Ticket”, which offers a discount on regular fares, is now on sale, so please take advantage of this opportunity.

In this issue, we will introduce “Rapi:t”.

Time required / Rate

Kansai Airport Sta. ⇔ Namba Sta.

Ride time：Approx. 38 min.

Type	Adult	Child
Regular seat	1,350 yen	680 yen
Super seat	1,560 yen	890 yen

Type	Adult	Child
Regular seat	1,490 yen	750 yen
Super seat	1,700 yen	960 yen

There are also more economical digital tickets that can be purchased in advance with a smart phone!

Timetable

To get to Namba on the Nankai Line from Kansai Airport Station, you can use either “Limited Exp. Rapi:t” or “Airport Exp.”.

The “Limited Exp.Rapi:t” ride takes about 38 min, while the “Airport Exp.” takes about 45 min.

but since the “Limited expess rapi:t” only runs about once every hour, in some cases the “Airport Exp.” will arrive earlier.

Incidentally, the fare for the “Airport Exp.” is 970 yen one-way for adults.

Design

Its distinctive form is a fusion of nostalgia and modern design.

It looks like a robot and makes you want to take pictures of it even if you are not a railroad fan.

The windows are oval shaped like airplanes, adding to the feeling of travel.

Where are the stops？

In fact, there are two types of Rapi:t, α（alpha） and β（beta）.

α has two fewer stops than β (Sakai and Kishiwada are passed through), so the ride is shorter.

But it departs from Kansai Airport after 8:00 p.m. and from Namba only in the morning on weekdays (Nov.2022).

What kind of seats？

54 of the 252 seats are Super seats.

Cars 1-4 have Regular seats, while cars 5 and 6 have Super seats.

Regular seats have two rows of seats across the aisle, and super seats have two rows plus one row, making them more spacious and comfortable.

There is a luggage compartment above the seat. It looks like an airplane.

What facilities are available？

Restrooms are located in Cars 3 and 5. Vending machines are located only in Car 3.

Free Wi-Fi is also available.

Just inside the entrance, there is a space for large luggage. It is also equipped with a lock.

There is also a washbasin.

Western-style toilets are also available.

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Where can I buy tickets？

Tickets can be purchased at the Kansai Airport Station, a short walk from the airport.

There is often a line at the ticket counter.

Tickets can also be purchased from ticket machines.

At Nankai Line Namba Station, tickets can be purchased at ticket vending machines and office in front of ticket gates on the 2nd and 3rd floors, as well as at platforms.

Other purchases can be made in advance via the web, including smartphones.

Also, we are currently running a campaign for those who purchase tickets via the web to upgrade to Super Seats for the price of Regular Seats, so be sure to take advantage of this offer.

If you want to travel as cheaply as possible, the “Airport Express”

In addition to the Rapi:t, the Airport Express also operates between Kansai Airport and Nankai Namba Sta.

The ride is longer than the Rapito, taking about 45-50 minutes, but the trains run every 15 minutes, so the waiting time is short and the service is easy to use.

Since express ticket are not charged, this service is recommended for those who want to travel as inexpensively as possible.

Type	Adult	Child
One way	970 yen	490 yen
Round-trip	1,940 yen	980 yen

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