Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Kyoto

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Kyoto by plane, train, or bus

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

  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane SYD - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    13h 57m
    ¥50,740–99,480

  2. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane SYD - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    15h 21m
    ¥83,140–163,880

  3. Fly to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane SYD - UKB
    2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    15h 48m
    ¥93,410–164,430

  4. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane SYD - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    16h 45m

  5. Fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane plane SYD - TKS
    2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    18h 32m

  6. Fly to Komatsu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane SYD - KMQ
    2. Take the train from Komatsu to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    17h 44m
    ¥85,340–237,180

  7. Fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane SYD - HND
    2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain train
    15h 50m

  8. Fly to Nanki Shirahama, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM)plane plane SYD - SHM
    2. Take the train from Shirahama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain train
    20h 28m
    ¥85,080–246,830

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket¥44,968Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sydney to Kyoto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,890.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 57m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Kyoto. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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