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How to get fromKyoto to Tsuruiby bus, plane, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Tsurui by bus, plane, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly

    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 Kushiro Airport (KUH)plane plane ITM - KUH
    6h 14m
    ¥93,713–100,500

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Maizurucar car
    2. Take the carferry from Maizuru to Otarucarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Otaru to Tsuruicar car
    26h 33m
    ¥7,078–35,779

  3. Train to Kobe, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kushiro Airport (KUH)plane plane UKB - KUH
    6h 15m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kushiro Airport (KUH) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket¥20,003Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,263.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Tsurui, Hokkaido, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Tsurui. However, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to Kushiro Airport (KUH), then take the taxi to Tsurui. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kyoto to Tsurui via Maizuru and Otaru in around 26h 33m.

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