Rome2Rio

How to get fromShimla to Kyotoby bus, plane, or train

Find Transport to Kyoto

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Kyoto by bus, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane IXC - ITM
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    18h 22m
    ¥61,745–174,350

  2. Bus, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Kobe, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to New Delhitrain train
    3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane DEL - UKB
    4. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    21h 26m
    ¥39,379–106,530

  3. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane DED - ITM
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    20h 28m

  4. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane IXC - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    18h 57m

  5. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Kobe, train

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane IXC - UKB
    3. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    18h 45m
    ¥52,015–154,900

  6. Bus, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to New Delhitrain train
    3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane DEL - ITM
    4. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    21h 3m
    ¥72,109–135,980

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥64,518Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shimla to Kyoto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,597.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 22m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Kyoto. However, you can take the bus to Zirakpur, take the line 34 bus to Hallo Majra, walk to H/Majra, take the line 17 bus to Behlana, walk to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) 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 bus to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, take the taxi to Dehradun Airport (DED) airport, fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Airport, then take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides