What is the cheapest way to get from Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower?

The cheapest way to get from Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower is to train which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower?

The fastest way to get from Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ¥1800 - ¥2200.

Is there a direct bus between Nijō (Station) and Kyoto Tower?

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

Is there a direct train between Nijō (Station) and Kyoto Tower?

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

How far is it from Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower?

The distance between Nijō (Station) and Kyoto Tower is 5 km.

How do I travel from Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower without a car?

The best way to get from Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs ¥110 - ¥160.

How long does it take to get from Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower?

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

Where do I catch the Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower train from?

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

Train or bus from Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower?

The best way to get from Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower is to train which takes 8 min and costs ¥110 - ¥160. Alternatively, you can none, which costs and takes 14 min.

Where does the Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kyoto Tower?

There are 3749+ hotels available in Kyoto Tower.

Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower - 4 ways to travel via train, none, taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Tower by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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best
1. Take the train from Nijō to Kyōtotrain Sagano Line Local / ...
8 min
¥110–160
None
1. Take the bus from Nijō Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
14 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Towertaxi 3.9 km
5 min
¥1,800–2,200
Walk
1. Take the walk from Nijō (Station) to Kyoto Towerwalk 3.8 km
45 min

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Distance: 4.9 km
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Nijō (Station), Japan and Kyoto Tower, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nijō to Kyōto every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥110–160 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. Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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