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There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Rome by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Kobe, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane UKB - FCO
    21h 48m

  2. Train, train to Komatsu Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Komatsutrain train
    3. Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane KMQ - FCO
    21h 35m
    €432–1,234

  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 Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane ITM - FCO
    20h 32m
    €510–1,115

  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 Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane NGO - FCO
    21h 4m

  5. Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly

    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 Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane TKS - FCO
    24h 3m
    €511–1,378

  6. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane HND - FCO
    20h 34m

  7. Train, train to Takamatsu Airport, fly

    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 Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane TAK - FCO
    24h 10m

Kobe (UKB) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration23h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€340Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,831.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Rome. However, you can take the train to Shin Kobe, walk to Shin-Kobe Station, take the subway to Sannomiya(Subway), walk to Sannomiya(Port Liner), take the train to Kobe Airport, walk to Kobe (UKB) airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO), walk to Fiumicino Aeroporto, then take the line 4571 train to Roma Termini. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO), walk to Fiumicino Aeroporto, then take the line 4571 train to Roma Termini.

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