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How to get fromShantou to Kyotoby plane, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Shantou to Kyoto by plane, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane SWA - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    9h 6m
    ¥21,170–62,470

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Shantou 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
    2d 12h
    ¥44,970–61,223

  3. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane SWA - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    9h 25m

Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,623Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,273.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Shantou, China and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Shantou to Kyoto. However, you can take the bus to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, walk to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shantou to Kyoto via Shanghai and Osaka International Ferry Terminal in around 2d 12h.

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