What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Nishijin?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Nishijin is to subway which costs ¥210 - ¥250 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Nishijin?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Nishijin is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs ¥1200 - ¥1500.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Nishijin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi and arriving at Daitokuji Temple. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Nishijin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Marutamachi and arriving at Kuramaguchi. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Kyoto to Nishijin?

The distance between Kyoto and Nishijin is 2 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Nishijin without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Nishijin without a car is to subway which takes 4 min and costs ¥210 - ¥250.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Nishijin?

The subway from Marutamachi to Kuramaguchi takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Nishijin bus from?

Kyoto to Nishijin bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Nishijin train from?

Kyoto to Nishijin train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Marutamachi station.

Where does the Kyoto to Nishijin bus arrive?

Kyoto to Nishijin bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Daitokuji Temple station.

Where does the Kyoto to Nishijin train arrive?

Kyoto to Nishijin train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Kuramaguchi station.

Where can I stay near Nishijin?

There are 3735+ hotels available in Nishijin.

Kyoto to Nishijin - 4 ways to travel via subway, line 205 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Nishijin by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Marutamachi to Kuramaguchisubway K: Karasuma
4 min
¥210–250
Line 205 bus
1. Take the bus from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi to Daitokuji Templebus 205
1h 10m
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Nishijintaxi 2.1 km
3 min
¥1,200–1,500
Walk
1. Take the foot from Kyoto to Nishijinwalk 1.8 km
21 min

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Distance: 2.3 km
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What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Nishijin, Kyoto, Japan?

Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Marutamachi to Kuramaguchi every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210–250 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi to Daitokuji Temple every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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