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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Louisville by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Osaka International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ITM - SDF
    21h 14m
    $704–2,406

  2. Train to Kobe, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane UKB - SDF
    22h 35m
    $759–2,515

  3. Fly Osaka International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ITM - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    21h 37m
    $1,016–3,522

  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 9m

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

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nishi Akashitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus bus
    3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane TKS - SDF
    22h 47m

  6. Fly Osaka International Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ITM - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus
    23h 44m
    $764–2,555

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration18h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$708Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,784 mi
  • Duration: 21h 14m

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

All Nippon Airways, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours.

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