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

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There are 8 ways to get from Guangzhou to Kyoto by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kansai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane CAN - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    8h 30m
    ¥31,891–42,248

  2. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane CAN - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    12h 4m
    ¥24,291–71,648

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Guangzhou to Shanghaicar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Shanghai to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Kyotocar car
    2d 14h
    ¥49,278–67,446

  4. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane CAN - UKB
    2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    10h 11m
    ¥29,561–97,198

  5. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane CAN - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    10h 24m

  6. Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HKG - ITM
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    11h 1m
    ¥59,697–109,325

  7. Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane HKG - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    9h 51m

  8. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou Train Station to Shanghai Southtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Shanghai to Kobe Port Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    3d 2h
    ¥26,095–37,591

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket¥16,721Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,585 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Guangzhou to Kyoto. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Jiahewanggang, take the line 3 subway to Guangzhou Airport South, walk to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) 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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