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

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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”.

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Time required / Rate

Kansai Airport Sta. ⇔ Namba Sta.

Ride time:Approx. 38 min.

TypeAdultChild
Regular seat1,350 yen680 yen
Super seat1,560 yen890 yen
Kanku Tokuwari Rapit Ticket(May.2024)
TypeAdultChild
Regular seat1,490 yen750 yen
Super seat1,700 yen960 yen
Normal rate(May.2024)
Kanku Tokuwari Rapi:t Ticket

To ride the “Rapi:t”, you will need a a train ticket and a limited express ticket.

Therefore, the normal ticket is 970 yen + express ticket 520 yen = 1,490 yen in total, but with the “Kanku Tokuwari Rapi:t Ticket”, the fare is only 1,350 yen.

For more information(Japanese website only)

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.

First train time of Rapi:t
WeekdayDepartureArrival
Kansai Airport→Namba6:537:39
Namba→Kansai Airport6:006:35
First train time of Rapi:t(May.2024)
Sat. / Sun. / HolidaysDepartureArrival
Kansai Airport→Namba7:067:47
Namba→Kansai Airport6:006:38
First train time of Rapi:t(May.2024)
Last train time of Rapi:t
WeekdayDepartureArrival
Kansai Airport→Namba23:0023:34
Namba→Kansai Airport22:0022:37
Last train time of Rapi:t(May.2024)
Sat. / Sun. / HolidaysDepartureArrival
Kansai Airport→Namba22:5523:30
Namba→Kansai Airport22:0022:37
Last train time of Rapi:t(May.2024)

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).

Rapi:t α

Namba

Shin-Imamiya

Tengachaya

Izumisano

Rinku-Town

Kansai Airport

Rapi:t β

Namba

Shin-Imamiya

Tengachaya

Sakai

Kishiwada

Izumisano

Rinku-Town

Kansai Airport

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.

Regular seats
Super seats

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.

Free Wi-Fi

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

Luggage space
Vending machine

There is also a washbasin.

Western-style toilets are also available.

For more information, click here

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.

TypeAdultChild
One way970 yen490 yen
Round-trip1,940 yen980 yen
Nankai Line Airport Express(Nov.2023)
Nankai Line Namba Sta.
Airport Express
Airport Express Seats

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