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How to get fromIstanbul to Kyotoby bus, plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Kyoto by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Kansai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)planeIST - KIX
    3. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain
    15h 34m
    ¥68,503–195,085

  2. Bus, fly to Osaka International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)planeIST - ITM
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
    18h 8m
    ¥56,603–192,185

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

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)planeIST - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain
    18h 3m
    ¥75,553–138,085

  4. Bus, fly to Kobe, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kobe (UKB)planeIST - UKB
    3. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
    18h 16m
    ¥58,903–206,045

  5. Bus, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)planeIST - HND
    3. Take the train from Shin-Yokohama to Kyōtotrain
    17h 19m
    ¥71,103–127,085

  6. Bus, fly to Tokushima Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)planeIST - TKS
    3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
    19h 13m
    ¥77,103–235,185

  7. Bus, fly to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Narita International Airport (NRT)planeIST - NRT
    3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Shinagawatrain
    4. Take the train from Shinagawa to Kyōtotrain
    18h 26m
    ¥64,303–162,785

Istanbul (IST) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration14h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket¥36,612Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Kyoto. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Airport, then take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.

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