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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 to Sannomiya or Kobe Airport

Airport Limousine Bus
  • Kansai International Airport - Sannomiya :
    Approximately 60 minutes (One way ticket: 1,900 yen, Round trip ticket: 3,000 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
MAP   TIME TABLE
MK Skygate 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.
MK Skygate Shuttle
Ferry
  • Kansai International Airport - Kobe Airport :
    29 minutes (Value ticket Port-liner set ken includes both the ferry and Port-liner train ticket: 1,800 yen)
    A high speed ferry departs every 30 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.)
Map of bus terminal at Kansai International Airport

From other areas to Sannomiya

Shinkansen
  1. Shin-Kobe Station
  2. Shin-Kobe - Sannomiya (Subway) : 2 minutes (200 yen)
MAP
JR line, etc
  • Sannomiya Station (JR Kobe, Hankyu or Hanshin lines)
MAP
Itami (Osaka) Airport
  • Itami (Osaka) airport - Sannomiya : Approximately 40 minutes (1,020 yen)
MAP   TIME TABLE

From Sannomiya to the CDB

Port-liner
  1. Sannomiya - Sentan Iryo Center Mae Station : 12 minutes. (240 yen) * Take the Port-liner bound for Kobe Airport MAP   Port-liner information
  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
  • Shin-Kobe - CDB : Approximately 25 minutes (about 2,500 yen)
  • Sannomiya - CDB : Approximately 20 minutes (about 2,200 yen)
MAP

From Kobe Airport to CDB

Port-liner
  1. Kobe Airport Station - Sentan Iryo Center Mae Station : 6 minutes (240 yen)
    MAP   Port-liner information
  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

MAP

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Wide area map From Shin-Kobe, Sannomiya to the CDB Around Sannomiya Stations
From Shimin-hiroba Sta. to the CDB From the end of moving walkway to the CDB Road map : Kobe Bridge to CDB
Road map : Bus stop in Sannomiya

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