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How to get fromKyoto to Helsinkiby train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Helsinki by train, plane, 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 Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane KIX - HEL
    16h 55m
    €512–766

  2. Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus bus
    4. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane TKS - HEL
    20h 46m
    €380–1,376

  3. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane ITM - HEL
    18h 30m
    €759–1,213

  4. 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 Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane NGO - HEL
    17h 2m

  5. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane HND - HEL
    18h 32m

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration15h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,851.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 55m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Helsinki, Finland?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Helsinki. However, you can take the train to Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) airport, fly to Helsinki Airport (HEL), walk to Lentoasema, then take the train to Helsinki. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to Helsinki Airport (HEL), walk to Lentoasema, then take the train to Helsinki.

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