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

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

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  1. Train to Kobe, fly to Taichung Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Taichung Airport (RMQ)plane plane UKB - RMQ
    6h 42m

  2. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Taichung Airport

    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 Taichung Airport (RMQ)plane plane ITM - RMQ
    8h 41m
    $240–562

  3. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Taichung Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Taichung Airport (RMQ)plane plane NGO - RMQ
    7h 23m

  4. Train to Kobe, fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)plane plane UKB - TPE
    3. Take the train from 桃園 to 台中train train
    7h 48m

  5. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)plane plane NGO - TPE
    3. Take the train from 桃園 to 台中train train
    8h 13m

  6. Train, train to Takamatsu Airport, fly to Taichung 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 Taichung Airport (RMQ)plane plane TAK - RMQ
    9h 25m

Kobe (UKB) to Taichung Airport (RMQ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,923.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Taichung, Taiwan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Taichung. 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 Taichung Airport (RMQ), walk to Taichung Airport, then take the line 302 bus to Qiedongjiao(Dedicated Road). Alternatively, you can take the train to Nagoya, walk to Meitetsu Nagoya, take the train to Central Japan International Airport, walk to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) airport, fly to Taichung Airport (RMQ), walk to Taichung Airport, then take the line 302 bus to Qiedongjiao(Dedicated Road).

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