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

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

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  1. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly, bus

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    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane plane KIX - KWL
    3. Take the bus from Guilin Airport to Guilin Yangshuobus bus
    12h 10m
    ¥1,124–3,169

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shanghaicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Shanghai to Yangshuocar car
    2d 15h
    ¥2,195–3,066

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

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane plane NGO - KWL
    3. Take the bus from Guilin Airport to Guilin Yangshuobus bus
    12h 57m

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,006Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,806.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 10m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Yangshuo, China?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Yangshuo. However, you can take the train to Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) airport, fly to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL), walk to Guilin Airport, then take the bus to Guilin Yangshuo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kyoto to Yangshuo via Osaka International Ferry Terminal and Shanghai in around 2d 15h.

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