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How to get fromKanazawa to Gionby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kanazawa to Gion by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 205 bus

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    1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Shijo Kawaramachibus bus 205
    3h 31m
    ¥3,730–5,143

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain train Tsurugi
    2. Take the bus from Fukui to Fukakusabus bus
    4h 42m
    ¥4,453–6,384

  3. Drive 224 km

    1. Drive from Kanazawa to Gioncar car 224 km
    3h 4m
    ¥3,887–5,615

  4. Bus, train, line 205 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Shijo Kawaramachibus bus 205
    5h 46m

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  • Distance: 260.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kanazawa to Gion. However, you can take the train to Tsuruga, take the train to Kyōto, walk to Kyoto Station, then take the line 205 bus to Shijo Kawaramachi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kanazawa to Gion-Shijo via Fukui, Fukui, Fukakusa, and Ryukokudai-Mae-Fukakusa in around 4h 42m.

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