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How to get fromGion to Nara-shiby train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gion to Nara-shi by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Kintetsu-Tambabashi

    best
    1. Take the train from Gion-Shijo to Tambabashitrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Tambabashi to Yamato-Saidaijitrain train Limited Express / ...
    39 min
    ¥774–1,734

  2. Drive 39.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gion to Nara-shicar car 39.8 km
    42 min
    ¥691–998

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gion to Nara-shitaxi taxi 39.8 km
    42 min
    ¥15,000–18,000

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tōfukuji to Naratrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    1h 15m
    ¥852–1,207

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  • Distance: 36.3 km
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Nara-shi, Japan?

You can take a train from Gion-Shijo to Yamato-Saidaiji via Tambabashi and Kintetsu-Tambabashi in around 39 min.

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