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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kyoto by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane EDI - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    21h 1m
    ¥98,696–163,996

  2. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane EDI - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    22h
    ¥52,196–173,496

  3. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane EDI - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    25h 14m

  4. Fly to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane EDI - UKB
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    22h 53m

  5. Fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane EDI - HND
    2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain train
    22h 59m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration17h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket¥49,197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,336 km
  • Duration: 21h 1m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kyoto, Japan?

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

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