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

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There are 7 ways to get from Guangdong 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 Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane HKG - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    8h 1m
    ¥22,821–40,833

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Guangzhou 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
    2d 14h
    ¥48,922–66,932

  3. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HKG - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    9h 25m
    ¥47,321–125,333

  4. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane HKG - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    8h 4m

  5. Fly to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane HKG - UKB
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    9h 58m

  6. Fly to Komatsu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane HKG - KMQ
    2. Take the train from Komatsu to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    9h 48m
    ¥27,421–78,533

  7. Fly to Takamatsu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Takamatsu Airport (TAK)plane plane HKG - TAK
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain train
    11h 11m

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar127Weekly Planes
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket¥17,343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,634.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Guangdong to Kyoto. However, you can take the train to West Kowloon Station, walk to Austin Station, take the bus to Airport Terminal 1, walk to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Guangzhou to Kyoto via Shanghai and Osaka International Ferry Terminal in around 2d 14h.

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