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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dalian to Kyoto by plane, train, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane DLC - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    7h 9m
    ¥17,778–45,107

  2. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Jianshejie Terminal to Shanghai Hutie Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Shanghai to Kobe Port Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kitashinchitrain train
    4. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train
    2d 21h
    ¥33,056–42,181

  3. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane DLC - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    8h 58m
    ¥37,278–96,607

  4. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane DLC - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    9h 28m

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jianshejie Terminal to Shanghai Hutie Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Shanghai to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchibus bus
    2d 21h
    ¥32,021–40,471

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,759Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,429.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Dalian, China and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Dalian to Kyoto. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Dalian Airport, walk to Dalian-Airport-DLC airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jianshejie Terminal to Kyōto via Shanghai Hutie Terminal, Shanghai Railway, Dongbaoxing Road, Shanghai, Kobe Port Terminal, Port Terminal, Sannomiya(Jr), Kitashinchi, and Ōsaka in around 2d 21h.

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