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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Chongqing by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane plane KIX - CKG
    9h 10m
    ¥1,378–3,191

  2. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane plane ITM - CKG
    12h 20m
    ¥1,006–3,071

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shanghaicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Shanghai to Chongqingcar car
    2d 16h
    ¥2,195–3,165

  4. Train to Kobe, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane plane UKB - CKG
    11h 6m

  5. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane plane NGO - CKG
    10h 37m

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket¥721Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,856.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Chongqing, China?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Chongqing. However, you can take the train to Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) airport, fly to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG), walk to Terminal 2 of Jiangbei Airport, then take the line 10 subway to Liyuchi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kyoto to Chongqing via Osaka International Ferry Terminal and Shanghai in around 2d 16h.

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