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Fly + ferry · Malaysia → Japan

Kuala Lumpur to Kyoto: fly + ferry

Kyoto has no airport. Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo (OKD), nonstop, then it's 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal and a About 20h – 21h ferry (Shin Nihonkai Ferry) — about 29h 34m door to door.

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How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kyoto

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

1Via Sapporo (OKD) ~29h 34m door to door
  1. Fly Kuala Lumpur → SapporoNonstop · 7h 56m
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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) ~30h 34m door to door
  1. Fly Kuala Lumpur → SapporoNonstop · 7h 56m
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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
4,995 km3,102 miles
Journey time
29h 34mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+1hKyoto vs Kuala Lumpur
Currency in Kyoto
JPY
Airports
KUL, SZB → OKD, CTS + ferry

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kyoto: questions answered

How do you get from Kuala Lumpur to Kyoto?
Kyoto has no airport. Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo (OKD), nonstop, then it's 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal and a About 20h – 21h ferry (Shin Nihonkai Ferry) — about 29h 34m 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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