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

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

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  1. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Kansai International Airport, train

    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 Kyōtotrain train
    11h 55m
    ¥28,965–51,622

  2. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Kobe, train

    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 Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    15h 41m
    ¥27,635–99,572

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur 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
    4d 12h
    ¥120,900–170,899

  4. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane SZB - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    18h 42m

  5. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    15h 34m
    ¥31,365–99,022

  6. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane KUL - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    13h 59m

  7. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Golden Mile Tower Singaporebus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane SIN - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    16h 10m

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,413Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,097.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Kyoto. 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, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuala Lumpur to Kyoto via Shanghai and Osaka International Ferry Terminal in around 4d 12h.

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