There are 6 ways to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano by plane, bus, train, night bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Osaka Kansai, bus • 3h 14m
Cheapest option
Train, night bus • 13h 40m
4 alternative options
Fly from Kobe, train, bus • 4h 50m
Train • 5h 22m
Bus • 11h 34m
Drive • 6h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 43m.
The quickest way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano is to fly and bus which costs ¥13000 - ¥15000 and takes 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano. However, there are services departing from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and arriving at Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal via Umeda and Basuta Shinjuku. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano. However, there are services departing from Kansai Airport and arriving at Sano via Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin-Osaka, Tokyo and Oyama(Tochigi). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) and Sano is 446 km. The road distance is 618.2 km.
The best way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs ¥14000 - ¥24000.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano, including transfers.
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano bus services, operated by Jam Jam Liner, depart from Umeda station.
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano train services, operated by Nankai Railways, depart from Kansai Airport station.
The best way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs ¥14000 - ¥24000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥12000 and takes 11h 34m.
- Distance: 445.5 km
- Duration: 3h 14m
What companies run services between Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX), Japan and Sano, Japan?
You can take a train from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano via Shinimamiya, Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin-Osaka, Shin-Osaka, Tokyo, and Oyama(Tochigi) in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano via Hotel New Hankyu, Umeda, and Basuta Shinjuku in around 11h 34m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka Kansai to Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11000 - ¥25000
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10000 - ¥28000
- Website
- starflyer.jp
Flights from Osaka Kansai to Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11000 - ¥25000
- Website
- skymark.co.jp
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥9500 - ¥25000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka Kansai to Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11000 - ¥26000
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo Haneda via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12000 - ¥55000
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Hamamatsucho to Oji
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥270 - ¥400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/
Train from Tokyo to Oyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1200 - ¥1600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/
Japan Railways operates a large proportion of Japan's main intercity routes, including the high-speed Shinkansen (bullet train) service and commuter rail service. Covering 1665 stations across 7458km, Japan Railways carries an average of 17 million passengers per day. Trains are clean, comfortable and punctual. There are several rail passes on offer for customers, such as the extremely popular national JR Pass and regional Hokkaido Pass, JR Kyushu Pass and JR West Pass, among others.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Hamamatsucho to Oji(Tokyo)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥260 - ¥380
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Kansai Airport to Shinimamiya
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650 - ¥1000
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Tokyo to Oyama(Tochigi)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1200 - ¥1800
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Takasaki to Sano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1000 - ¥1500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Website
- howto-osaka.com
Train from Kansai Airport to Shinimamiya
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650 - ¥800
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Kansai Airport to Namba(Nankai)
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650 - ¥800
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Shin-Osaka to Tokyo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥12000 - ¥17000
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥12000 - ¥17000
- Reserved seat
- ¥13000 - ¥17000
- Green seat
- ¥17000 - ¥23000
Train from Tokyo to Oyama(Tochigi)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3300 - ¥5000
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥3300 - ¥4400
- Reserved seat
- ¥4100 - ¥5000
- Green seat
- ¥5000 - ¥6500
#mediaviewer/File:Playroom_of_West_Hikari_train.jpg)
#mediaviewer/File:JRW_Shinkansen_Series_300_F6.jpg)
#mediaviewer/File:JRW-500_V2_inHimeji.jpg)
#mediaviewer/File:JRW-700-hikari-railstar.jpg)
- Phone
- 03-3844-0489
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
Bus from Ōji to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1550
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
Bus from Basuta Shinjuku to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1550
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 050-3802-1544
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Bus from Umeda to Basuta Shinjuku
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4300 - ¥8000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Namba to Takasaki Station East
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4500 - ¥11000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Osaka Kansai Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal station.
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Oyama(Tochigi) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano is 618 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Sano.
Japan Airlines, Star Flyer and All Nippon Airways offer flights from Osaka Kansai Airport to Tokyo Haneda Airport.
There are 23+ hotels available in Sano. Prices start at ¥12500 per night.
The best way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kobe Airport is to ferry which takes 30 min and costs ¥1880.