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

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  1. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Louisville International 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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ITM - SDF
    20h 58m
    $659–2,513

  2. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ITM - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    21h 4m
    $419–1,528

  3. Train to Kobe, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane UKB - SDF
    21h 44m

  4. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane NGO - SDF
    22h 8m

  5. Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane TKS - SDF
    23h 10m
    $1,016–3,483

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$692Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,779.6 mi
  • Duration: 20h 58m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Louisville, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Louisville. However, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to Louisville International Airport (SDF), walk to Louisville International Airport, then take the line 02 bus to 2nd @ York. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Louisville.

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