How to Buy Bus Tickets at Namba OCAT: Fares to Kansai & Itami Airport

This guide covers everything you need to know about buying bus tickets at OCAT Namba: from limousine buses to Kansai International and Itami airports, to express buses across Japan.

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OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal)

One of the largest bus terminals in western Japan. This is a bus terminal for express buses departing to and arriving at Kansai International Airport and Osaka Airport, which offer flights to destinations all over the world, as well as to destinations throughout Japan. As befits OCAT, which has a bus terminal directly connected to the airport, you can enjoy cuisine from all over the world. There are many shops where you can do your everyday shopping, and it is used not only while waiting for the bus, but also on a daily basis by local residents. Located on the first basement floor of OCAT, the "Ponte Plaza" features a large sphere that shines brightly in the sunlight. This open-air space, where you can see the blue sky, is used as a place of relaxation by people of all ages.

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Purchasing Bus Tickets at Namba OCAT

Just when you're excited to enjoy a bus trip by taking a limousine bus or intercity express bus, you'll encounter a hurdle: how to buy tickets at OCAT Bus Terminal. Because so many routes and bus companies operate there, the ticket purchasing process is surprisingly complicated.

Based on the latest information as of May 2026, this guide explains how to purchase bus tickets at OCAT Bus Terminal.

*For directions to OCAT Bus Terminal, please see this article.

• Table of Contents
• About OCAT: The Bus Terminal by JR Namba Station
• Where Is the Ticket Counter at OCAT Bus Terminal?
• [C] How to Buy Tickets at Airport Limousine Bus Vending Machines (Kansai International / Osaka Itami Airport)
• [A] How to purchase tickets at ticket sales offices (JR Bus, Kintetsu Bus, Nankai Bus)
• [B] How to Buy Tickets at the Ticket Office (Nihon Kotsu)
• Things to Do at OCAT While Waiting for Your Bus

About OCAT: The Bus Terminal by JR Namba Station

OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal) is the largest bus terminal in western Japan, directly connected to JR Namba Station, and also houses offices, restaurants, and shopping facilities.

From the bus terminal on the second floor, you can find limousine buses to Kansai International Airport and Osaka(Itami) Airport, as well as intercity express buses that go from Sendai in the north to Kumamoto in the south.

The rooftop features a rooftop garden planted with approximately 200 species/10,000 plants of herbs such as lavender and rosemary, as well as trees, making it an "urban oasis" and a place of relaxation for citizens.

OCAT is also a frequent venue for musical performances, and its outdoor "Ponte Square" serves as a practice and social gathering place for the street dance community of young people in Osaka.

OCAT/Osaka City Air Terminal

1-4-1 Minato-cho, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 556-0017

Osaka City Air Terminal (OCAT) is a multi-functional commercial complex located in Minatomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka City. It houses the South Osaka City Bus Terminal and a bus terminal for Kansai International Airport, and is directly connected to JR Namba Station. The six-story commercial floor also houses shops, restaurants, and an information center. OCAT is also a frequent venue for music performances, and the outdoor Ponte Square is a place for Osaka's young street dance community to practice and interact.

Visit the OCAT official website for latest updates

Where Is the Ticket Counter at OCAT Bus Terminal?

[1][2][3] Intercity express bus drop-off points *[2][3] are boarding points for overnight express buses

[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] Intercity express buses

[9] Limousine bus to Kansai International Airport [10] Limousine bus to Osaka(Itami) Airport

[A] Bus ticket sales locations: West Japan JR Bus (Shikoku, Nijigen no Mori, Sumoto, Shirahama)

Kintetsu Bus (Tohoku, Kanto, Koshinetsu, Kyushu)

Nankai Bus (Nagano, Nagaoka, Kamakura)

[B] Bus ticket sales offices: Nihon Kotsu (Tottori, Yonago, Kurayoshi, Maizuru, Fukuchiyama)

[C] Airport Limousine Bus Ticket Vending Machine (Kansai International Airport / Osaka(Itami) Airport)

There are two routes to the bus terminal on the second floor: one using the escalator and the other using the elevator.

First, I will explain the route to the ticket office if you arrive at the bus terminal on the second floor via escalator.

Once you reach the top of the escalator, you will see the ticket machine for the airport limousine bus [C] right in front of you.

After getting off the escalator, turn right to face the other way and go straight ahead, and you will see the bus ticket offices in the order of [B] ticket office and [A] ticket office.

Next, I will explain the route to the ticket office if you arrive at the bus terminal by elevator.

After exiting the elevator, please proceed to the left and slightly forward.

Continue straight ahead, and you will see an escalator. Turn right just before the escalator, and you will see the [C] airport limousine bus ticket machine. Continue straight ahead, and you will see the [B] ticket office and [A] ticket office in that order.

[C] How to Buy Tickets at Airport Limousine Bus Vending Machines (Kansai International / Osaka Itami Airport)

On the right are ticket machines for limousine buses bound for Kansai International Airport, and on the left are ticket machines for limousine buses bound for Osaka(Itami) Airport.

First, I will explain how to use the ticket vending machines for the limousine bus to Kansai International Airport.

The fare is a flat rate of 1,400 yen for adults and 700 yen for children for a one-way trip to both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. A round-trip discount of 2,500 yen is available for adults only. However, tickets can only be purchased with cash at the ticket machines, so if you wish to purchase with a credit card, please use the ticket sales office [B].

IC cards can be used on all buses. However, you cannot top up your card on the bus, so please check your balance before boarding. Credit cards (contactless payment compatible) can also be used on some buses.

Generally, buses depart from platform 9, and since all seats are unreserved, please note that you may not be able to board once the bus is full. Also, Terminal 2 is for Peach Aviation, Jeju Air, and Spring Airlines, while Terminal 1 is for all other airlines. At Kansai International Airport, buses arrive at Terminal 1, then Terminal 2. Before boarding, please check the terminal location for your flight on the website of the airline operating at each terminal to ensure a smooth journey.

As of May 2026, the last bus to Kansai International Airport departs at 22:40, so please be careful not to miss it. However, the last bus does not go to Terminal 2. For details on the schedule, please check the limousine bus timetable.

View the limousine bus timetable to Kansai International Airport

The ticket machines offer information in Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean, so please select the language you need.

Next, I will explain how to use the ticket vending machines for the limousine bus to Osaka(Itami) Airport.

The fare is a flat rate for both the North and South Terminals: 730 yen for adults and 370 yen for children for a one-way trip. However, tickets can only be purchased with cash at the ticket machines.

You can use transportation IC cards and credit cards (contactless payment compatible) on the bus. However, you cannot top up your transportation IC card on the bus, so you need to check your balance before boarding.

Please note that, as a general rule, buses depart from platform 10, and since all seats are unreserved, you may not be able to board once the bus is full. Also, the bus arrives at the North Terminal for passengers using Japan Airlines, Japan Air Commuter, and Amakusa Airlines, and at the South Terminal for passengers using All Nippon Airways and IBEX Airlines, in the order of South Terminal first, then North Terminal. To ensure a smooth journey, please check the location of your flight terminal on the website of the airline operating at each terminal before boarding.

As of May 2026, the last bus to Osaka(Itami) Airport departs at 18:20, so please be careful not to miss it. For details on the schedule, please check the limousine bus timetable.

View the limousine bus timetable to Osaka (Itami) Airport

The ticket machines offer information in Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean, so please select the language you need.

[A] How to purchase tickets at ticket sales offices (JR Bus, Kintetsu Bus, Nankai Bus)

The bus companies that handle tickets are mainly West Japan JR Bus, Kintetsu Bus, and Nankai Bus. When purchasing tickets, West Japan JR Bus accepts not only cash but also credit cards, some electronic money, and transportation IC cards. Kintetsu Bus and Nankai Bus only accept cash. In addition to selling same-day tickets, each company also sells tickets up to one month in advance and can issue tickets reserved through their respective call centers. Simple translation devices are available at the ticket counters to make the information easier to understand for foreign visitors.

West Japan JR Bus operates routes from OCAT to Shikoku, Nijigen no Mori, Sumoto, Shirahama, and other destinations, and sells tickets for these routes. For details on operating schedules, please check the timetable. Below is a partial list of boarding locations for each destination as of July 2025. From boarding location 5, there are routes to Tokushima, Nijigen no Sumoto, and Sumoto; from boarding location 6, there are routes to Takamatsu and Kochi; and from boarding location 8, there are routes to Shirahama. When boarding, please check the information displayed on the monitors above the boarding location doors for a safe and enjoyable ride. Please note that some routes are operated jointly with other bus companies, so a different bus company may be operating on the route.

View the West Japan JR Bus (express bus) timetable

Kintetsu Bus operates routes from OCAT to Tohoku, Kanto, Koshinetsu, Kyushu, and other regions, and tickets are sold here. For details on operating schedules, please check the timetable. As of July 2025, here are some of the boarding locations for each destination. From boarding location 4, there are routes to Sendai, Nesta Resort Kobe, and Takayama; from boarding location 5, there are routes to Kanazawa, Tokyo, Yokohama, and Tokyo Disneyland; from boarding location 6, there are routes to Tochigi and Utsunomiya; from boarding location 7, there are routes to Hachioji, Shinjuku, and Kumamoto; and from boarding location 8, there are routes to Beppu and Oita. When boarding, please check the information displayed on the monitors above the boarding location doors for a safe and enjoyable ride. Please note that in some cases, routes are operated jointly with other bus companies, so a different bus company may be operating on the same route.

View the Kintetsu Bus (express bus) timetables

Nankai Bus operates routes from OCAT to Nagano, Nagaoka, Kamakura, and other destinations, and tickets are available for purchase. Please check the timetable for details on operating schedules and other information. Below is a partial list of boarding locations for each destination as of July 2025. Please note that there are buses to Nagaoka from platform 5, and buses to Nagano and Kamakura from platform 6. When boarding, please check the information displayed on the monitors above the boarding doors for your peace of mind. Please note that some routes are jointly operated with other bus companies, so a different bus company may be operating on the route.

View the Nankai Bus (express bus) timetable

[B] How to Buy Tickets at the Ticket Office (Nihon Kotsu)

The bus company handling this service is Nihon Kotsu. In addition to cash, credit cards are accepted for ticket purchases. We also sell tickets for travel up to one month in advance, as well as same-day tickets.

Nihon Kotsu operates buses from OCAT to Tottori, Fukuchiyama, Maizuru, and other destinations, and sells tickets for these services. For details on the operating schedule, please check the timetable. Below is a partial list of boarding locations for each destination as of July 2025. From boarding location 7, there are services to Yonago and Tottori, and from boarding location 8, there are services to Fukuchiyama and Maizuru. When boarding, please check the information displayed on the monitors above the boarding doors for your peace of mind. Please note that since we sometimes operate jointly with other bus companies, a different bus company may be operating on the same route.

View the Nihon Kotsu (express bus) timetable

We also sell tickets for the limousine bus to Kansai International Airport. If you wish to purchase by credit card, please use this counter.

Things to Do at OCAT While Waiting for Your Bus

OCAT offers a variety of shops and spaces where you can spend your time productively while waiting for the bus.

The rooftop garden is a great place to relax on a bench and savor the memories of your trip. Sometimes, families with children who live nearby come to visit.

The restaurant area on the 5th floor offers a variety of cuisine that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and nationalities. However, some restaurants are occasionally booked for private events, so it's a good idea to check in advance.

You can also find souvenir shops by taking the escalator down to the first floor from the OCAT bus terminal on the second floor. That's perfect for buying any souvenirs you might have forgotten to buy on your way out.

While you're waiting for your bus at OCAT, be sure to use this article as a reference and enjoy sightseeing to the fullest!