What is the cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Gion?

The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Gion is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nara Station to Gion?

The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Gion is to drive which takes 44 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.

Is there a direct train between Nara Station and Gion?

No, there is no direct train from Nara Station to Gion. However, there are services departing from Kintetsu-Nara and arriving at Gion-Shijo via Tambabashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Nara Station to Gion?

The distance between Nara Station and Gion is 42 km. The road distance is 39.9 km.

How do I travel from Nara Station to Gion without a car?

The best way to get from Nara Station to Gion without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1800.

How long does it take to get from Nara Station to Gion?

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Nara Station to Gion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nara Station to Gion train from?

Nara Station to Gion train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, depart from Kintetsu-Nara station.

Where does the Nara Station to Gion train arrive?

Nara Station to Gion train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Kintetsu-Tambabashi station.

Can I drive from Nara Station to Gion?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara Station to Gion is 40 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Nara Station to Gion.

Where can I stay near Gion?

There are 3737+ hotels available in Gion.

Nara Station to Gion - 4 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Nara Station to Gion by train, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nara to Kintetsu-Tambabashitrain Limited Express / ...
2. Take the train from Tambabashi to Gion-Shijotrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
1h 3m
¥1,460–1,765
Drive 39.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nara Station to Gioncar 39.9 km
44 min
¥694–1,002
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nara Station to Giontaxi 39.9 km
44 min
¥15,000–18,000
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Nara to Rokujizōtrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
2. Take the subway from Rokujizo(Subway) to Sanjokeihansubway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai
1h 9m
¥809–1,050

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Distance: 42.4 km
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Nara Station, Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Nara Station to Gion-Shijo via Kintetsu-Nara, Kintetsu-Tambabashi, and Tambabashi in around 1h 3m.

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