There are 5 ways to get from Arashiyama to Karasuma by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 203 bus
best- Take the bus from Nishioji Oike to Shijo Karasumabus 203
14 min¥230Drive 8.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Arashiyama to Karasumacar 8.3 km
11 min¥144–208Train via Hankyuusaiin Eki
- Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Saitrain [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
27 min¥383–423Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Karasumataxi 8.3 km
11 min¥3,300–4,100Train
- Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Shijoomiyatrain [165977] Randen Arashiyama
37 min¥250
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arashiyama to Karasuma is to drive which costs ¥140 - ¥210 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Arashiyama to Karasuma is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ¥3300 - ¥4100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nishioji Oike and arriving at Shijo Karasuma. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arashiyama(Tramway) and arriving at Shijoomiya. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
The distance between Arashiyama and Karasuma is 3 km. The road distance is 8.3 km.
The best way to get from Arashiyama to Karasuma without a car is to line 203 bus which takes 14 min and costs ¥230.
The line 203 bus from Nishioji Oike to Shijo Karasuma takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Arashiyama to Karasuma bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Nishioji Oike station.
Arashiyama to Karasuma train services, operated by Keifuku Electric Railroad, depart from Arashiyama(Tramway) station.
The best way to get from Arashiyama to Karasuma is to line 203 bus which takes 14 min and costs ¥230. Alternatively, you can train via Hankyuusaiin Eki, which costs ¥380 - ¥430 and takes 27 min.
What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Karasuma, Japan?
Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Nishioji Oike to Shijo Karasuma every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Keifuku Electric Railroad operates a train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Sai every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥223 and the journey takes 19 min.
- Phone
- 075-801-2511
- Website
- keifuku.co.jp
Train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Sai
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥223
- Website
- https://www.keifuku.co.jp/
Train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Shijoomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥250
- Website
- https://www.keifuku.co.jp/
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Bus from Nishioji Oike to Shijo Karasuma
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,100
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arashiyama to Karasuma bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Shijo Karasuma station.
Arashiyama to Karasuma train services, operated by Keifuku Electric Railroad, arrive at Sai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arashiyama to Karasuma is 8 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Arashiyama to Karasuma.
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