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How to get fromKyoto to Xi'anby train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Xi'an by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane plane NGO - XIY
    12h 2m

  2. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Xi'An Xianyang International 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 Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane plane ITM - XIY
    13h 1m
    ¥1,032–3,111

  3. Train to Kobe, fly to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane plane UKB - XIY
    10h 42m

  4. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport (YCU)plane plane NGO - YCU
    3. Take the train from Yuncheng North to Xi'an Northtrain train
    13h

  5. Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport

    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 Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane plane TKS - XIY
    14h 17m
    ¥1,681–4,386

Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket¥720Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,763.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 2m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Xi'an, China?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Xi'an. However, 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 Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY), walk to Xi An Airport, take the bus to Xian North Station, walk to Bei Kezhan, then take the line 2 subway to Shi Tushuguan. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY), walk to Xi An Airport, take the bus to Xian North Station, walk to Bei Kezhan, then take the line 2 subway to Shi Tushuguan.

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