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

The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Gion is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Gion is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs ¥16000 - ¥34000.

Is there a direct bus between Hakuba and Gion?

No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba station to Gion. However, there are services departing from Hakuba Station and arriving at Fukakusa Kyoto via Nagano Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Hakuba and Gion?

No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Gion. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Kyoto via Matsumoto and Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Hakuba to Gion?

The distance between Hakuba and Gion is 383 km. The road distance is 367.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakuba to Gion without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Hakuba to Gion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Gion bus from?

Hakuba to Gion bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba Station.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Gion train from?

Hakuba to Gion train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakuba station.

Train or bus from Hakuba to Gion?

The best way to get from Hakuba to Gion is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥17000 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Hakuba to Gion bus arrive?

Hakuba to Gion bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.

Where does the Hakuba to Gion train arrive?

Hakuba to Gion train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.

Can I drive from Hakuba to Gion?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Gion is 367 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Hakuba to Gion.

Where can I stay near Gion?

There are 3775+ hotels available in Gion.

Hakuba to Gion - 6 ways to travel via train, Ski bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Hakuba to Gion by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hakuba to Matsumototrain
2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Fukakusa Kyotobus
9h 59m
¥6,111–16,307
Ski bus, train
1. Take the bus from Happo to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus Sl332
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
8h 14m
Drive 367.5 km
1. Drive from Hakuba to Gioncar 367.5 km
5h 31m
¥6,299–9,099
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Hakuba to Matsumototrain
2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
3. Take the train from Juusan to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain
5h 30m
¥16,602–33,925
Train, line 205 bus
1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
3. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Shijo Kawaramachibus 205
7h 11m

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Distance: 382.8 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Hakuba to Shijo Kawaramachi via Matsumoto, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakuba Station to Gion-Shijo via Nagano station, Nagano Station, Fukakusa Kyoto, and Ryukokudai-Mae-Fukakusa in around 9h 59m.

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