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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Kyoto by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane MSP - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    18h 2m
    ¥81,419–271,719

  2. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane MSP - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    21h 26m

  3. Fly to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane MSP - UKB
    2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    20h 9m
    ¥91,689–312,269

  4. Fly to Komatsu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane MSP - KMQ
    2. Take the train from Komatsu to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    23h
    ¥113,619–385,019

  5. Fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane MSP - HND
    2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain train
    18h 31m

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration18h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket¥80,459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,945.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 2m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Kyoto. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Airport, then take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 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.

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