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How to get fromKyoto to Kuala Lumpurby train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane KIX - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    12h 18m
    RM 747–1,318

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane UKB - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    14h 38m
    RM 637–2,417

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shanghaicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpurcar car
    4d 12h
    RM 3,028–4,390

  4. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane NGO - SZB
    16h 15m

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

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane NGO - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    13h 40m

  6. Fly Osaka International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane ITM - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    14h 25m
    RM 663–2,381

  7. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane NGO - SIN
    3. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    16h 27m

  8. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane HND - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    14h 35m

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 534Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,097.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Kuala Lumpur. However, you can take the train to Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), walk to Klia 1 2, take the bus to Klia2, walk to Klia T2, then take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kyoto to Kuala Lumpur via Osaka International Ferry Terminal and Shanghai in around 4d 12h.

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