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How to get fromChristchurch to Kyotoby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Christchurch to Kyoto by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane CHC - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    19h 22m
    ¥62,169–172,469

  2. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane CHC - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    20h 26m
    ¥86,569–241,869

  3. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane CHC - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    20h 25m

  4. Fly to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane CHC - UKB
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    21h 44m

  5. Fly to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane CHC - NRT
    2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain train
    18h 11m

  6. Fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane CHC - HND
    2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain train
    20h 55m

  7. Fly to Takamatsu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Takamatsu Airport (TAK)plane plane CHC - TAK
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain train
    24h 17m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration18h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket¥58,481Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,563 km
  • Duration: 19h 22m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Kyoto. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Airport, then take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.

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