Convenient Access to Kansai Airport! Nankai Electric Railway "Rapi:t" Digital Ticket

Enjoy Smooth and Affordable Access to Kansai Airport! Digital Rapi:t Tickets Available for Purchase! Easy Online Reservations and Stress-Free Boarding with QR Tickets

1. What is the Rapi:t Digital Ticket?

Reach Kansai Airport from Namba in as little as 34 minutes!

The Nankai Electric Railway "Limited Express Rapi:t" is an all-reserved seating express train connecting center of Osaka (Namba) to Kansai International Airport (KIX). By proceeding to the Nankai Electric Railway website from this page or ANA's "Travel CUBE" service, you can purchase tickets at a web-exclusive digital fare.

Key Benefits

Your smartphone is your ticket:: No need to line up at ticket machines! Simply scan the 2D barcode on your smartphone at the ticket gate for smooth boarding.
Same-day purchase & immediate use:: You can purchase tickets in advance or even on the day of your flight while on the move, and use them immediately.

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By clicking the "Ticket Now" button or using the Travel CUBE route search, you will be redirected to the Nankai Electric Railway website (external site) to complete your purchase and payment.

Buy a Digital Limited Express Rapi:t Ticket Now

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Content

A one-way limited express ticket including basic fare, valid between the available stations (Namba, Shin-Imamiya, Tengachaya, Sumiyoshitaisha, Sakai) and Kansai-Airport Station.

Ticket Sales & Validity Period

Purchases and payments are made on the Nankai Electric Railway website (external site).
Tickets can be purchased up to one month prior to the boarding date. Purchased tickets are valid only on the specified date of use.

Important Notes Regarding Same-Day Purchases and Seat Reservations

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Please make seat reservations for the Limited Express Rapi:t up to 5 minutes before departure from your boarding station.
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Tickets for same-day use can be purchased until the following times:
- Towards Kansai-Airport: Until 22:05
- Towards Namba: Until 22:55
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Tickets for the following day or later can be purchased 24 hours a day.

How to Use

Please scan the 2D barcode over the reader of a compatible ticket gate to enter and exit.

Digital Ticket Fare

By purchasing in advance on the website, you can enjoy a discounted Rapi:t Digital Ticket.

Seat Type	Adult	Child
Regular Seat	JPY 1,410	JPY 710
Super Seat	JPY 1,590	JPY 910

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Please check the purchase page for the latest fares.

2. How to Purchase and Use from Travel CUBE

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A smartphone is required to purchase and use such tickets.
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All images are for illustrative purposes only and subject to change.

Step 1: Purchase online

We offer two ways to purchase. Please choose the one that works best for you.

Purchasing via Route Search

STEP1
Travel CUBE Route Search Screen
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  Searches for any route that includes the applicable section to/from Kansai Airport.
STEP2
Travel CUBE Route Search Results Screen

Click the purchase button shown on the route to buy your ticket.
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  You will be transferred to the Digital Rapi:t Ticket Website.
STEP3
Reservation Screen on Digital Rapi:t Ticket Website

After making your purchase, you will receive an application completion email. Specify your train from the ticket wallet. You will then be able to enter/exit by holding your QR code ticket over the reader at the ticket gate.
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  You must register as a member for and log in to the Digital Rapi:t Ticket website.

Purchasing via the "Booking" tab (Railway)

You can also purchase your tickets using the Trains tile on the Reservations tab. If the ticket option is not displayed in your route search results, you can also use the Trains tab to easily purchase the tickets.

Step 2: How to use the 2D barcode at the ticket gate

Please scan the 2D barcode over the reader of a compatible ticket gate to enter and exit.

Buy a Digital Limited Express Rapi:t Ticket Now

If already purchased:
Confirm your Limited Express Rapi:t Ticket Reservation

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Points to Note

This ticket is valid only on the specified date of use.
You must reserve a seat to use this ticket.
You can change your train up to 5 minutes before the departure time of the reserved train from your boarding station, up to a maximum of 2 times.
Seat reservations and train changes for limited express tickets are unavailable daily from 1:50 to 3:00 due to system maintenance.
Only the purchaser can change trains.
If you purchase seat reservation tickets for multiple people at the same time, all passengers must be reserved on the same train on the same day.
If you change your train to a date other than the initially scheduled date of use, the ticket will also be automatically changed, allowing you to board on the new date.
Refunds are accepted without handling fees, provided the ticket is unused, within the validity period, and processed by the customer within this system at least 5 minutes before the departure time of the reserved limited express train from the boarding station.
Only the purchaser can process a refund. If you have used the ticket distribution function, please return all tickets to the purchaser before processing the refund.
If you purchased tickets for multiple people, partial refunds are not permitted. To change the number of passengers, please refund all tickets first and then repurchase.
If the purchased limited express train is suspended due to an accident or other reasons, the discounted limited express fare will be automatically refunded to the registered credit card (this may take about 2 days).
Refunds are not available due to service suspension or other reasons once you have started using any of the tickets or after you have boarded.
If your digital ticket cannot be displayed due to a lost, malfunctioning, or uncharged mobile device, you will not be able to use it. Please pay the regular fare for the section you travel. Reissues and refunds are not available in such cases.
Tickets become invalid once you disembark at an intermediate station.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the product details of this ticket:

Nankai Call Center

050-3090-2608 (8:00 - 21:00)

For inquiries regarding ticket operation or the system:

Wellnet Operation Center

011-330-7919 (9:00 - 17:00)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Can I purchase a Rapi:t ticket on the day of boarding?
A. Yes, you can purchase tickets on the day of your ride. With the "Digital Ticket" available through this page, you can reserve your seat using your smartphone up to 5 minutes before departure from your boarding station*1. However, we recommend securing your ticket as soon as your plans are fixed, as you may not be able to board your desired train if it is fully booked.
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  Same-day purchase deadlines: Until 22:05 for trains bound for Kansai Airport, and until 22:55 for trains bound for Namba.
Q. How much is the fare for the Nankai Rapi:t?
A. The fare for the "Limited Express Rapi:t Digital Ticket" purchased through this page is JPY 1,410 for an adult one-way trip. This price includes both the "basic fare ticket" and the "limited express ticket (reserved seat)". Fares vary depending on the seat class.

One-way Fares by Seat Class
- Regular Seat: JPY 1,410
- Super Seat: JPY 1,590
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  The fare is a flat rate regardless of which station you board or get off between Namba and Kansai Airport.
Q. Where can I board the Rapi:t?
A. You can board at the following Nankai Electric Railway stations: Namba, Shin-Imamiya, Tengachaya, Sakai, Kishiwada, Izumisano, Rinku Town, and Kansai-Airport. Naturally, you can also use it for routes traveling from Kansai-Airport Station into Osaka City.
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  Depending on the train type (Rapi:t α or β), some trains may skip certain stations.
Q. Can I ride the Rapi:t without a limited express ticket?

A. No. Because the Limited Express Rapi:t has all-reserved seating, a "limited express ticket" is always required in addition to a regular basic fare ticket. Since the digital ticket introduced on this page is a convenient set that includes both the "basic fare ticket + limited express ticket", you will save the trouble of purchasing a separate limited express ticket.