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How to get fromKansai region to Kuala Lumpurby train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansai region to Kuala Lumpur by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Kobe, fly, train

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    1. Take the train from Kakogawa to Motomachitrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane UKB - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    16h 9m
    RM 639–2,325

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kansai region to Kobe Port Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kobe Port Terminal to Shanghaicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpurcar car
    4d 12h
    RM 3,023–4,383

  3. Train, train to Kansai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tanikawa to Osakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kansai-Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane KIX - KUL
    4. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    15h 43m
    RM 767–1,354

  4. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Tanikawa to Takarazukatrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane ITM - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    16h 34m
    RM 689–2,324

  5. Bus to Takamatsu Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Yumetown Takamatsubus bus
    2. Fly from Takamatsu Airport (TAK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane TAK - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    19h 6m
    RM 806–2,737

  6. Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus bus
    2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane TKS - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    17h 52m
    RM 1,287–4,105

  7. Train to Okayama Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Okayamatrain train
    2. Fly from Okayama Airport (OKJ) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane OKJ - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    19h 59m

Kobe (UKB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration11h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRM 617Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,099.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 9m

What companies run services between Kansai region, Japan and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kansai region to Kuala Lumpur. However, you can take the train to Nishiwakishi, take the train to Kakogawa, take the train to Motomachi, take the train to Sannomiya, take the train to Kobe Airport, walk to Kobe (UKB) airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), walk to Klia 1 2, take the bus to Klia2, walk to Klia T2, then take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kansai region to Kuala Lumpur via Kobe Port Terminal and Shanghai in around 4d 12h.

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