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How to get fromChiang Mai to Kyotoby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Kyoto by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane CNX - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    7h 4m
    ¥30,630–48,099

  2. Fly to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane CNX - UKB
    2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    9h 25m
    ¥44,555–102,200

  3. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane CNX - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    9h 7m

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket¥32,465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,072.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Kyoto. However, you can fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can fly to Kobe (UKB), walk to Kobe Airport, take the train to Sannomiya(Port Liner), take the train to Ashiya, then take the train to Kyōto.

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