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How to get fromDaegu to Kyotoby plane, train, car ferry, night bus, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Daegu to Kyoto by plane, train, car ferry, night bus, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane TAE - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    3h 22m

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Daegu 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
    19h 19m
    ¥8,281–60,328

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Busan Stationtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hakata Port International Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kyototrain train
    15h 14m

  4. Train, car ferry, night bus

    1. Take the train from Daegu Station to Busan Stationtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Busan Int'l port to Shimonosekicarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Hōfutrain train
    4. Take the night bus from Hōfu-eki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus night bus
    28h 4m

  5. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane TAE - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    5h 50m

  6. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kokura to Kyototrain train
    18h 25m

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Daegu 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 train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train
    21h 6m

Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,770Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Daegu to Kyoto. However, you can take the taxi to Daegu International Airport (TAE) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Jungangno Station to Kyoto via Dongdaegu Station, Dongdaegu Station, Busan Station, Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal, Hakata Port International Terminal, and Hakata Fukuoka in around 15h 14m.

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