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Tokyo to Kyoto: fly + ferry

Kyoto has no airport. Fly from Tokyo to Sapporo (OKD), nonstop, then it's 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal and a About 20h – 21h ferry (Shin Nihonkai Ferry) — about 23h 10m door to door. Flights to Sapporo from JP¥5,523.

No airport · flight + ferry From 23h 10m Cheapest in November Prices checked 14 days ago
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How to get from Tokyo to Kyoto

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

1Via Sapporo (OKD) ~23h 10m door to door
  1. Fly Tokyo → SapporoNonstop · 1h 32m · from JP¥5,523
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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) ~24h 10m door to door
  1. Fly Tokyo → SapporoNonstop · 1h 32m · from JP¥5,523
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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.

Cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Kyoto

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, July the most expensive.

Nov 26JP¥5,523Dec 26JP¥5,532Jan 27JP¥5,600Feb 27JP¥6,758Mar 27JP¥6,890Apr 27JP¥7,707May 27JP¥9,839Jun 27JP¥11,567Jul 27JP¥14,175Aug 27JP¥14,113

Good to know

Distance
386 km240 miles
Journey time
23h 10mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
NoneKyoto vs Tokyo
Currency in Kyoto
JPY
Airports
NRT, HND → OKD, CTS + ferry

Flights from Tokyo to Kyoto: questions answered

How do you get from Tokyo to Kyoto?
Kyoto has no airport. Fly from Tokyo to Sapporo (OKD), nonstop, then it's 32 km to Otaru Ferry Terminal and a About 20h – 21h ferry (Shin Nihonkai Ferry) — about 23h 10m door to door. Flights to Sapporo from JP¥5,523.
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 much does it cost to fly from Tokyo toward Kyoto?
Flights from Tokyo to Sapporo start from JP¥5,523 one-way (the lowest fare found recently). Add the ferry fare, which you book separately.
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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