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How to get fromKyoto to Athensby train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Athens by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane KIX - ATH
    20h 15m
    €409–670

  2. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ITM - ATH
    24h 5m
    €306–968

  3. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane NGO - ATH
    21h 51m

  4. Train to Kobe, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane UKB - ATH
    22h 26m

  5. Train to Komaki Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane NKM - ATH
    25h 54m

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration18h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,426.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 15m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Athens, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Athens. However, you can take the train to Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, then take the subway to Monastiraki. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, then take the subway to Monastiraki.

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