What is the cheapest way to get from Gion to Asakusa?

The cheapest way to get from Gion to Asakusa is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 8h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gion to Asakusa?

The fastest way to get from Gion to Asakusa is to train and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Gion and Asakusa?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Sanjō Keihan-eki and arriving at Asakusa-Kaminarimon. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Gion and Asakusa?

No, there is no direct train from Gion to Asakusa. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 浅草 Asakusa via Tōkyō Station and 秋葉原 Akihabara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Gion to Asakusa?

The distance between Gion and Asakusa is 484 km. The road distance is 458.5 km.

How do I travel from Gion to Asakusa without a car?

The best way to get from Gion to Asakusa without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Gion to Asakusa?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Gion to Asakusa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gion to Asakusa bus from?

Gion to Asakusa bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, depart from Sanjō Keihan-eki station.

Where do I catch the Gion to Asakusa train from?

Gion to Asakusa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Where does the Gion to Asakusa bus arrive?

Gion to Asakusa bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, arrive at Asakusa-Kaminarimon station.

Where does the Gion to Asakusa train arrive?

Gion to Asakusa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Gion to Asakusa?

Yes, the driving distance between Gion to Asakusa is 459 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Gion to Asakusa.

Where can I stay near Asakusa?

There are 12688+ hotels available in Asakusa.

Gion to Asakusa - 10 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Gion to Asakusa by train, night bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 3m
Night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo gate
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Asakusa Stationnightbus Flying Sneaker
8h 57m
¥4,230–8,230
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Sanjō Keihan-eki to Asakusa-Kaminarimonnightbus Kyoto
8h 41m
¥6,000–8,500
Drive 458.5 km
1. Drive from Gion to Asakusacar 458.5 km
4h 57m
¥7,955–11,491
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto-kawaramachi to Minami-ibarakitrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
4h 24m
¥13,258–20,464
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Kyoto-kawaramachi to Takatsuki-shitrain
2. Take the train from Takatsuki to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the subway from 泉岳寺 Sengakuji to 浅草 Asakusasubway
5h 4m
¥11,805–26,381
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto-kawaramachi to Minami-ibarakitrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4h 51m
¥16,598–36,484
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the subway from 泉岳寺 Sengakuji to 浅草 Asakusasubway
4h 46m
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Takatsuki to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
5h 42m
¥19,495–39,501
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane NGO - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4h 59m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 484.2 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Asakusa, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Keisei Bus operates a vehicle from Sanjō Keihan-eki to Asakusa-Kaminarimon once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,500 and the journey takes 8h 41m.

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