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

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

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  1. Fly Wellington to Osaka International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane WLG - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    19h 34m
    ¥51,919–182,473

  2. Fly Wellington to Kansai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane WLG - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    20h 40m
    ¥52,419–192,973

  3. Fly Wellington to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane WLG - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    19h 58m

  4. Fly Wellington to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane WLG - UKB
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    21h 57m

  5. Bus to Palmerston, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane PMR - ITM
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    22h 30m
    ¥58,239–206,764

  6. Fly Wellington to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane WLG - NRT
    2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain train
    19h 34m

Wellington (WLG) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration20h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket¥51,353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,418 km
  • Duration: 19h 34m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Kyoto. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) 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 Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto.

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