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

The cheapest way to get from Gion to Kyoto is to line 203 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gion to Kyoto is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ¥1900 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct bus between Gion and Kyoto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gion and arriving at Nishinokyo Enmachi. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Gion and Kyoto?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Higashiyama(Kyoto) and arriving at Nijojomae. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Gion to Kyoto?

The distance between Gion and Kyoto is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Gion to Kyoto without a car is to subway which takes 7 min and costs ¥210 - ¥250.

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

The subway from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Nijojomae takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Gion to Kyoto bus from?

Gion to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Gion station.

Where do I catch the Gion to Kyoto train from?

Gion to Kyoto train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Higashiyama(Kyoto) station.

Where does the Gion to Kyoto bus arrive?

Gion to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Nishinokyo Enmachi station.

Where does the Gion to Kyoto train arrive?

Gion to Kyoto train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Nijojomae station.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3731+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Gion to Kyoto - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 203 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Gion to Kyoto by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Nijojomaesubway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
7 min
¥210–250
Line 203 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Gion to Shijo Karasumabus 203
2. Take the subway from Shijo to Marutamachisubway K: Karasuma
15 min
¥430–470
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gion to Kyototaxi 4 km
5 min
¥1,900–2,300
Walk
1. Take the foot from Gion to Kyotowalk 3.7 km
44 min
Line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Gion to Nishinokyo Enmachibus 203
25 min
¥230

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Distance: 2.8 km
Duration: 7 min

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

Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Higashiyama(Kyoto) to Nijojomae every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210–250 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Gion to Nishinokyo Enmachi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 25 min.

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