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Melbourne to Kyoto: fly + ferry

Kyoto has no airport. Fly from Melbourne to Sapporo (OKD), connecting in Hong Kong, then it's 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal and a About 20h – 21h ferry (Shin Nihonkai Ferry) — about 38h 08m door to door.

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How to get from Melbourne to Kyoto

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

1Via Sapporo (OKD) ~38h 08m door to door
  1. Fly Melbourne → Sapporo1 stop via Hong Kong · 16h 30m
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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) ~39h 08m door to door
  1. Fly Melbourne → Sapporo1 stop via Hong Kong · 16h 30m
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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
8,210 km5,098 miles
Journey time
38h 08mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-2hKyoto vs Melbourne
Currency in Kyoto
JPY
Airports
MEL, AVV → OKD, CTS + ferry

Flights from Melbourne to Kyoto: questions answered

How do you get from Melbourne to Kyoto?
Kyoto has no airport. Fly from Melbourne to Sapporo (OKD), connecting in Hong Kong, then it's 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal and a About 20h – 21h ferry (Shin Nihonkai Ferry) — about 38h 08m 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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