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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Busan by train, plane, car ferry, night bus, ferry, bus, 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
    4h 53m
    ₩81,660–348,849

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Nozomi
    2. Take the carferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry car ferry New Camellia Fukuoka
    10h 56m

  3. Night bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the nightbus 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
    26h 44m
    ₩191,152–255,319

  4. 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 Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane plane NGO - PUS
    5h 9m

  5. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane plane ITM - PUS
    6h 18m
    ₩342,068–2,214,868

  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
    ₩382,057–738,795

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

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₩58,306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 681.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Busan. However, you can 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, Kyoto, Hakata Fukuoka, and Hakata Port International Terminal in around 10h 56m.

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