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

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

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  1. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane KIX - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain train
    21h 28m
    €474–667

  2. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    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 Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ITM - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain train
    21h 13m
    €241–615

  3. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Milan Linate 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 Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane ITM - LIN
    23h 34m
    €378–1,412

  4. Train to Kobe, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane UKB - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain train
    21h 49m

  5. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane NGO - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain train
    21h 35m

  6. Train, train to Takamatsu Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train
    3. Fly from Takamatsu Airport (TAK) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane TAK - MXP
    4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain train
    24h 10m

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration19h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,763.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 28m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Milan, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Milan. However, you can take the train to Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Milano Porta Garibaldi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport (LIN), walk to Linate Aeroporto, then take the line 4 subway to San Babila.

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