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How to get fromKyoto to Bieiby bus, plane, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Biei by bus, plane, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Asahikawa Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)plane plane ITM - AKJ
    4h 55m
    ¥19,523–91,940

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Maizurucar car
    2. Take the carferry from Maizuru to Otarucarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Otaru to Bieicar car
    24h 53m
    ¥4,599–31,709

  3. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Asahikawa Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)plane plane NGO - AKJ
    5h 26m

  4. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane ITM - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sapporo to Asahikawatrain train
    7h 33m
    ¥18,563–62,450

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket¥14,836Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,211.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Biei, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Biei. However, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to Asahikawa Airport (AKJ), walk to 旭川空港, then take the bus to 美瑛駅. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kyoto to Biei via Maizuru and Otaru in around 24h 53m.

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