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

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

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  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane SOF - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    20h 11m
    ¥85,870–123,674

  2. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane SOF - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    22h 55m
    ¥64,325–191,738

  3. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane SOF - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    20h 59m

  4. Fly to Komatsu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane SOF - KMQ
    2. Take the train from Komatsu to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    23h 3m
    ¥87,120–257,363

  5. Fly to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane SOF - UKB
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    21h 3m

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration20h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket¥57,250Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,107.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 11m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Kyoto. However, you can take the line 84 bus to Р-Т Александрия, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take the line 84 bus to Р-Т Александрия, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Airport, then take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.

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