What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Gion?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Gion is to subway which costs ¥210 - ¥250 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Gion?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Gion is to line 205 bus which takes 5 min and costs ¥230.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto (State) and Gion?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi and arriving at Shijo Kawaramachi. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto (State) and Gion?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nijojomae and arriving at Sanjokeihan. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Kyoto (State) to Gion?

The distance between Kyoto (State) and Gion is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Gion without a car is to line 205 bus which takes 5 min and costs ¥230.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto (State) to Gion?

The line 205 bus from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi to Shijo Kawaramachi takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Kyoto (State) to Gion bus from?

Kyoto (State) to Gion bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto (State) to Gion train from?

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

Where does the Kyoto (State) to Gion bus arrive?

Kyoto (State) to Gion bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Shijo Kawaramachi station.

Where does the Kyoto (State) to Gion train arrive?

Kyoto (State) to Gion train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Sanjokeihan station.

Where can I stay near Gion?

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Kyoto (State) to Gion - 3 ways to travel via line 205 bus, subway, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto (State) to Gion by bus, subway, or taxi

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Line 205 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi to Shijo Kawaramachibus 205
5 min
¥230
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Nijojomae to Sanjokeihansubway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
5 min
¥210–250
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Giontaxi 3.9 km
5 min
¥1,800–2,300

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Distance: 1.6 km
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Kyoto (State), Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi to Shijo Kawaramachi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Nijojomae to Sanjokeihan every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210–250 and the journey takes 5 min.

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