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How to get fromVientiane to Kyotoby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Kyoto by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane VTE - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    10h 4m
    ¥30,013–78,752

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Shanghaicar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Shanghai to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Kyotocar car
    3d 9h
    ¥105,301–148,368

  3. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane VTE - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    9h 42m

  4. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane VTE - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    10h 8m
    ¥32,224–88,649

  5. Fly to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane VTE - UKB
    2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    9h 35m
    ¥49,194–124,521

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket¥28,066Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,810.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Kyoto. However, you can fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Kyoto via Shanghai and Osaka International Ferry Terminal in around 3d 9h.

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