There are 3 ways to get from Maizuru to Gion by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maizuru to Gion is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Maizuru to Gion is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Maizuru to Gion. However, there are services departing from Nishimaizuru-eki and arriving at Shijo Kawaramachi via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Maizuru to Gion. However, there are services departing from Nishimaizuru and arriving at Sanjokeihan via Nijo(Kyoto). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Maizuru and Gion is 94 km. The road distance is 85.2 km.
The best way to get from Maizuru to Gion without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Maizuru to Gion, including transfers.
Maizuru to Gion bus services, operated by Kyoto Kotsu, depart from Nishimaizuru-eki station.
Maizuru to Gion train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nishimaizuru station.
The best way to get from Maizuru to Gion is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2450 and takes 1h 48m.
What companies run services between Maizuru, Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nishimaizuru to Nijo(Kyoto) every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Kyoto Kotsu operates a bus from Nishimaizuru-eki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,450 and the journey takes 1h 32m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishimaizuru to Nijo(Kyoto)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0773-75-5000
- Website
- kyotokotsu.jp
Bus from Nishimaizuru-eki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,450
- Schedules at
- kyotokotsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Maizuru to Gion bus services, operated by Kyoto Kotsu, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Maizuru to Gion train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nijo(Kyoto) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maizuru to Gion is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Maizuru to Gion.
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