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How to get fromDali to Kyotoby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dali to Kyoto by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane DLU - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    12h 25m
    ¥37,054–72,354

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dali to Shanghaicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Shanghai to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Kyotocar car
    3d 2h
    ¥72,155–100,491

  3. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane DLU - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    19h 3m

  4. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane DLU - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    13h 29m
    ¥40,554–81,854

Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket¥32,294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,594.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Dali to Kyoto. However, you can take the bus to Dali Airport, walk to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dali to Kyoto via Shanghai and Osaka International Ferry Terminal in around 3d 2h.

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