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How to get fromKyoto (State) to Busanby train, plane, car ferry, night bus, ferry or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto (State) to Busan by train, plane, car ferry, night bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane plane KIX - PUS
    5h 25m
    ₩131,681–394,279

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Hakatatrain train Nozomi / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry car ferry Fukuoka
    10h 11m
    ₩247,074–341,357

  3. Night bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Hōfu-ekinightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Hōfu to Shimonosekitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry ferry
    27h 51m

  4. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane plane NGO - PUS
    5h 50m
    ₩179,681–441,779

  5. Train to Kobe, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane plane UKB - PUS
    7h 22m
    ₩265,381–952,679

  6. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Osaka International Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry ferry Panstar Miracle Osaka
    18h 2m
    ₩394,470–753,465

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₩68,721Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kyoto (State), Japan and Busan, South Korea?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto (State) to Busan. However, you can take the subway to Kyoto, walk to Kyōto, take the train to Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS), walk to Gimhae International Airport Station, then take the subway to Sasang Station. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Marutamachi to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal via Kyoto, Kyōto, Hakata, and Hakata Port International Terminal in around 10h 11m.

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