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

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There are 6 ways to get from Phuket to Kyoto by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane HKT - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    12h 51m
    ¥36,023–82,494

  2. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HKT - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    14h 55m
    ¥35,423–81,994

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Phuket 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
    4d 5h
    ¥107,688–151,816

  4. Fly to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane HKT - UKB
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    14h 13m

  5. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane HKT - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    12h 49m

  6. Fly to Takamatsu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Takamatsu Airport (TAK)plane plane HKT - TAK
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain train
    17h 41m

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket¥29,549Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,907 km
  • Duration: 12h 51m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Kyoto. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Phuket to Kyoto via Shanghai and Osaka International Ferry Terminal in around 4d 5h.

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