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Fly + ferry · Germany → Japan

Frankfurt to Kyoto: fly + ferry

Kyoto has no airport. Fly from Frankfurt to Sapporo (OKD), connecting in Tokyo, then it's 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal and a About 20h – 21h ferry (Shin Nihonkai Ferry) — about 36h 48m door to door.

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How to get from Frankfurt to Kyoto

Kyoto has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.

1Via Sapporo (OKD) ~36h 48m door to door
  1. Fly Frankfurt → Sapporo1 stop via Tokyo · 15h 10m
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  2. Transfer to Otaru Ferry Terminal32 km · about 1h 08m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Otaru (Hokkaido) → Maizuru (Kyoto)About 20h – 21h · Shin Nihonkai FerryDaily sailings
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2Via Sapporo (CTS) ~37h 48m door to door
  1. Fly Frankfurt → Sapporo1 stop via Tokyo · 15h 10m
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  2. Transfer to Otaru Ferry Terminal72 km · about 2h 08m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Otaru (Hokkaido) → Maizuru (Kyoto)About 20h – 21h · Shin Nihonkai FerryDaily sailings
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
9,166 km5,692 miles
Journey time
36h 48mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+8hKyoto vs Frankfurt
Currency in Kyoto
JPY
Airports
FRA, HHN → OKD, CTS + ferry

Flights from Frankfurt to Kyoto: questions answered

How do you get from Frankfurt to Kyoto?
Kyoto has no airport. Fly from Frankfurt to Sapporo (OKD), connecting in Tokyo, then it's 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal and a About 20h – 21h ferry (Shin Nihonkai Ferry) — about 36h 48m door to door.
Is there an airport on Kyoto?
No. The nearest airports are Sapporo (OKD) and Sapporo (CTS), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Kyoto?
Otaru (Hokkaido) to Maizuru (Kyoto) takes About 20h – 21h, daily sailings. Operators: Shin Nihonkai Ferry.
How far is Sapporo airport from the ferry?
About 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal, roughly 1h 08m by taxi or transfer.

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