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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Kansai regionby train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, fly to Kansai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane KUL - KIX
    3. Take the train from Kansai-Airport to Ōsakatrain train
    4. Take the train from Osaka to Tanikawatrain train
    15h 38m
    ¥31,797–53,048

  2. Train, fly to Kobe

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane KUL - UKB
    3. Take the train from Motomachi to Kakogawatrain train
    18h 10m
    ¥28,757–99,828

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghaicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Shanghai to Kobe Port Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Kobe Port Terminal to Kansai regioncar car
    4d 12h
    ¥120,993–170,978

  4. Train, fly to Osaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane KUL - ITM
    3. Take the train from Takarazuka to Tanikawatrain train
    18h 20m
    ¥31,757–99,658

  5. Train, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane plane KUL - TKS
    3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus bus
    18h 31m
    ¥46,387–113,698

  6. Train, fly to Takamatsu Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Takamatsu Airport (TAK)plane plane KUL - TAK
    3. Take the bus from Yumetown Takamatsu to Kosoku Maikobus bus
    20h 45m
    ¥36,287–94,248

  7. Train, fly to Okayama Airport

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Okayama Airport (OKJ)plane plane KUL - OKJ
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain train
    4. Take the train from Osaka to Tanikawatrain train
    21h 52m
    ¥32,597–88,998

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,549Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,152.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Kansai region. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai-Airport, take the train to Ōsaka, take the train to Tanikawa, then take the train to Nihonhesokoen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuala Lumpur to Kansai region via Shanghai and Kobe Port Terminal in around 4d 12h.

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