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How to get fromLaos to Kyotoby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Laos to Kyoto by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Luang Prabang International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane LPQ - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    13h 18m

  2. Fly Wattay International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane VTE - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    12h 17m
    ¥40,314–111,714

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Shanghaicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Shanghai to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Kyotocar car
    3d 9h
    ¥105,063–148,025

  4. Fly Wattay International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane VTE - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    12h 1m

  5. Fly Wattay International Airport to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane VTE - UKB
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    12h 5m

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥38,188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,956.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Laos and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Laos to Kyoto. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO), walk to Central Japan International Airport, take the train to Meitetsu Nagoya, walk to Nagoya, then take the train to Kyoto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Kyoto via Shanghai and Osaka International Ferry Terminal in around 3d 9h.

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