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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kyoto to Guangzhou by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane plane KIX - CAN
    8h 57m
    ¥831–2,494

  2. 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 Guangzhoucar car
    2d 14h
    ¥1,945–2,865

  3. Train to Kobe, fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane plane UKB - CAN
    10h 19m

  4. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane plane ITM - CAN
    11h 7m
    ¥1,062–3,676

  5. Train to Kobe, fly to Macau International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Macau International Airport (MFM)plane plane UKB - MFM
    3. Take the train from Zhuhai to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    11h 38m

  6. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Hong Kong International 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 Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)plane plane ITM - HKG
    3. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    11h 22m
    ¥2,105–5,201

  7. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Hong Kong International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)plane plane NGO - HKG
    3. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    10h 39m

  8. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Kobe Port Terminal to Shanghaicarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Shanghai South to Guangzhou Train Stationtrain train Shanghai South
    3d 3h
    ¥1,058–1,638

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket¥726Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,585 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Guangzhou. However, you can take the train to Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) airport, fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), walk to Guangzhou Airport South, take the line 3 subway to Jiahewanggang, then take the line 2 subway to Haizhu Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kyoto to Guangzhou via Osaka International Ferry Terminal and Shanghai in around 2d 14h.

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