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There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Kyoto by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kobe, train

    best
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane FCO - UKB
    2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    20h 22m
    ¥97,085–143,106

  2. Fly to Komatsu Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane FCO - KMQ
    2. Take the train from Komatsu to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    21h 58m
    ¥84,015–245,856

  3. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane FCO - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    18h 55m
    ¥111,815–172,556

  4. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane FCO - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    19h 29m

  5. Fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane plane FCO - TKS
    2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    22h 51m

  6. Fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane FCO - HND
    2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain train
    18h 39m

  7. Fly to Takamatsu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Takamatsu Airport (TAK)plane plane FCO - TAK
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain train
    22h 16m

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Kobe (UKB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration23h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket¥64,156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,835 km
  • Duration: 20h 22m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Rome to Kyoto. However, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) airport, fly to Kobe (UKB), walk to Kobe Airport, take the train to Sannomiya(Port Liner), take the train to Ashiya, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) airport, fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Airport, then take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.

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