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

The cheapest way to get from Nijō Castle to Kyoto Tower is to train which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijō Castle to Kyoto Tower is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ¥1900 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct bus between Nijō Castle and Kyoto Tower?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nijō Station station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Nijō Castle and Kyoto Tower?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karasuma Oike and arriving at Kyoto. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Nijō Castle to Kyoto Tower?

The distance between Nijō Castle and Kyoto Tower is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijō Castle to Kyoto Tower without a car is to subway and line 205 bus which takes 19 min and costs ¥440 - ¥470.

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

It takes approximately 19 min to get from Nijō Castle to Kyoto Tower, including transfers.

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

Nijō Castle to Kyoto Tower bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, depart from Nijō Station.

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

Nijō Castle to Kyoto Tower train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Karasuma Oike station.

Train or bus from Nijō Castle to Kyoto Tower?

The best way to get from Nijō Castle to Kyoto Tower is to train which takes 29 min and costs ¥110 - ¥160. Alternatively, you can none, which costs and takes 35 min.

Where does the Nijō Castle to Kyoto Tower bus arrive?

Nijō Castle to Kyoto Tower bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Nijō Castle to Kyoto Tower train arrive?

Nijō Castle to Kyoto Tower train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Kyoto station.

Where can I stay near Kyoto Tower?

There are 3747+ hotels available in Kyoto Tower.

Nijō Castle to Kyoto Tower - 6 ways to travel via train, and subway

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

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Subway, line 205 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Nijojomae to Kyotoshiyakushomaesubway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
2. Take the bus from Kawaramachi Sanjo to Kyoto Stationbus 205
19 min
¥440–468
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nijō to Kyōtotrain Sagano Line Local / ...
29 min
¥110–160
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nijō Castle to Kyoto Towertaxi 4.1 km
5 min
¥1,900–2,400
Walk
1. Take the walk from Nijō Castle to Kyoto Towerwalk 4.1 km
48 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from Karasuma Oike to Kyotosubway K: Karasuma
28 min
¥220–250
None
1. Take the bus from Nijō Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
35 min

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Distance: 6.4 km
Duration: 19 min

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

Kyoto City Subway operates a subway from Karasuma Oike to Kyoto every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥220–250 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, West Japan JR Bus operates a bus from Nijō Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi hourly, and the journey takes 11 min.

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