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There are 7 ways to get from Italy to Kyoto by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Kobe, train

    best
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane FCO - UKB
    2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    20h 22m
    ¥97,085–143,106

  2. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Kobe, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane MXP - UKB
    3. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    20h 8m
    ¥52,183–152,940

  3. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane FCO - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    18h 55m
    ¥111,815–172,556

  4. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane MXP - ITM
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    18h 46m
    ¥61,913–552,390

  5. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane MXP - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    19h 5m

  6. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane FCO - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    19h 29m

  7. Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane FCO - HND
    2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain train
    18h 39m

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Kobe (UKB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration23h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket¥64,156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,835 km
  • Duration: 20h 22m

What companies run services between Italy and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Italy to Kyoto. However, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) airport, fly to Kobe (UKB), walk to Kobe Airport, take the train to Sannomiya(Port Liner), take the train to Ashiya, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) airport, fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Airport, then take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.

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