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There are 9 ways to get from South Korea to Kyoto by plane, train, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane PUS - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    5h 38m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Donghae City Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Donghae to Sakaiminatoferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Yonago to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus
    26h 55m
    ¥25,174–26,966

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Seoul to Busan Int'l portcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Kyotocar car
    22h 31m
    ¥30,147–74,812

  4. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Kobe, train

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane ICN - UKB
    3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    6h 28m

  5. Fly Gimpo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane GMP - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    6h 1m

  6. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane ICN - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    6h 30m

  7. Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane PUS - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    6h 54m
    ¥29,383–202,246

  8. Train to Cheongju International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Daejeon Station to Cheongju Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane CJJ - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    7h 42m

  9. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Busan Stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    4. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    24h 55m
    ¥25,861–75,018

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,452Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 916.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between South Korea and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from South Korea to Kyoto. However, you can take the train to Gupo Station, walk to Gupo Station, take the bus to Gimhae Airport Int'l Terminal, walk to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO), walk to Central Japan International Airport, take the train to Meitetsu Nagoya, walk to Nagoya, then take the train to Kyoto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seoul to Kyoto via Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal and Osaka International Ferry Terminal in around 22h 31m.

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