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

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There are 4 ways to get from Geneva 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 Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane GVA - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    18h 4m
    ¥56,891–155,067

  2. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane GVA - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    18h 22m

  3. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane GVA - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    18h 43m
    ¥65,256–179,117

  4. Fly to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane GVA - UKB
    2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    18h 25m
    ¥69,583–191,138

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration17h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥55,190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,796.9 km
  • Duration: 18h 4m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Geneva 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 Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO), walk to Central Japan International Airport, take the train to Meitetsu Nagoya, walk to Nagoya, then take the train to Kyoto.

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