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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto Tower to Gion is to train which costs ¥240 - ¥310 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto Tower to Gion is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs ¥1800 - ¥2200.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto Tower and Gion?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Shijo Kawaramachi. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto Tower and Gion?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shichijo and arriving at Gion-Shijo. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from Kyoto Tower to Gion?

The distance between Kyoto Tower and Gion is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto Tower to Gion without a car is to line 17 bus which takes 12 min and costs .

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

The line 17 bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shijo Kawaramachi takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kyoto Tower to Gion bus from?

Kyoto Tower to Gion bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Kyoto Tower to Gion train from?

Kyoto Tower to Gion train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, depart from Shichijo station.

Train or bus from Kyoto Tower to Gion?

The best way to get from Kyoto Tower to Gion is to line 17 bus which takes 12 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥240 - ¥310 and takes 14 min.

Where does the Kyoto Tower to Gion bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto Tower to Gion train arrive?

Kyoto Tower to Gion train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, arrive at Gion-Shijo station.

Where can I stay near Gion?

There are 3770+ hotels available in Gion.

Kyoto Tower to Gion - 6 ways to travel via train, line 17 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto Tower to Gion by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Line 17 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shijo Kawaramachibus 17
12 min
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shichijo to Gion-Shijotrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
14 min
¥240–310
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto Tower to Giontaxi 2.9 km
4 min
¥1,800–2,200
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kyoto Tower to Gionwalk 2.9 km
34 min
Line 17 bus, line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shijo Kawaramachibus 17
2. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Gionbus 203
24 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Shijo Kawaramachi Stationbus
25 min

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Distance: 2.9 km
Duration: 12 min

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

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shijo Kawaramachi every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Keihan Electric Railway operates a train from Shichijo to Gion-Shijo every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥240–310 and the journey takes 2 min.

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