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There are 7 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kyoto by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Kansai International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)planeLHR - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain
    17h 17m
    ¥58,414–144,864

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)planeLHR - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
    18h 51m
    ¥86,514–211,964

  3. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)planeLGW - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain
    20h 13m
    ¥86,685–161,257

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)planeLHR - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain
    18h 31m
    ¥80,464–157,864

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kobe (UKB)planeLHR - UKB
    2. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
    19h 34m
    ¥83,814–195,824

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)planeLHR - HND
    2. Take the train from Shin-Yokohama to Kyōtotrain
    18h 27m
    ¥76,014–186,864

  7. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Komatsu Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)planeLGW - KMQ
    3. Take the train from Komatsu to Tsurugatrain
    4. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
    22h 35m
    ¥78,835–224,457

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration15h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket¥50,069Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kyoto. However, you can take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Airport, then take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.

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