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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Kyotoby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Kyoto by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane LPQ - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    13h 9m
    ¥34,089–92,460

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang 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 10h
    ¥103,783–146,176

  3. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane LPQ - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    18h 8m
    ¥44,489–121,860

  4. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    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

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket¥32,281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,728.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 9m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Kyoto. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Luang Prabang to Kyoto via Shanghai and Osaka International Ferry Terminal in around 3d 10h.

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