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How to get fromXi'an to Kyotoby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Kyoto by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane XIY - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    10h 12m
    ¥22,297–51,092

  2. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane XIY - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    12h 16m
    ¥20,697–57,492

  3. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane XIY - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    10h 40m

  4. Fly to Komatsu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane XIY - KMQ
    2. Take the train from Komatsu to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    21h 59m
    ¥36,897–85,792

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket¥18,577Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,551.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Xi'an to Kyoto. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Bei Kezhan, walk to Xian North Station, take the bus to Xi An Airport, walk to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take the line 2 subway to Bei Kezhan, walk to Xian North Station, take the bus to Xi An Airport, walk to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) 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.

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