What is the cheapest way to get from Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle is to train which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle?

The fastest way to get from Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs ¥1700 - ¥2100.

Is there a direct bus between Mercure Kyoto Station and Nijō Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nanajo Horikawa and arriving at Taishi-michi. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Mercure Kyoto Station and Nijō Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyōto and arriving at Nijō. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle?

The distance between Mercure Kyoto Station and Nijō Castle is 7 km.

How do I travel from Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs ¥110 - ¥160.

How long does it take to get from Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle?

The train from Kyōto to Nijō takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle bus from?

Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Nanajo Horikawa station.

Where do I catch the Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle train from?

Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle?

The best way to get from Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle is to train which takes 32 min and costs ¥110 - ¥160. Alternatively, you can line 205 bus, which costs ¥230 and takes 55 min.

Where does the Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle bus arrive?

Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Taishi-michi station.

Where does the Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle train arrive?

Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nijō station.

Where can I stay near Nijō Castle?

There are 3752+ hotels available in Nijō Castle.

Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castle by train, taxi, foot, bus, or subway

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Train
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1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nijōtrain Sagano Line Local / ...
32 min
¥110–160
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castletaxi 3.5 km
4 min
¥1,700–2,100
Walk
1. Take the walk from Mercure Kyoto Station to Nijō Castlewalk 3.5 km
41 min
Line 205 bus, train, subway
1. Take the bus from Nanajo Horikawa to Umekoji Koenbus 205
2. Take the train from Umekōji-Kyōtonishi to Nijōtrain
3. Take the subway from Nijo(Kyoto) to Nijojomaesubway
34 min
¥515–590
Line 205 bus
1. Take the bus from Nanajo Horikawa to Taishi-michibus 205
55 min
¥230

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Distance: 6.8 km
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Mercure Kyoto Station, Japan and Nijō Castle, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Nijō every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥110–160 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Nanajo Horikawa to Taishi-michi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 21 min.

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