What is the cheapest way to get from Osaka-Namba to Gion?

The cheapest way to get from Osaka-Namba to Gion is to train via Nishinakajima-Minamigata which costs ¥600 - ¥750 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Osaka-Namba to Gion?

The fastest way to get from Osaka-Namba to Gion is to drive which takes 51 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1300.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka-Namba and Gion?

No, there is no direct bus from Osaka-Namba station to Gion. However, there are services departing from Nanba Station, Osaka and arriving at Shijo Kawaramachi via Osaka Airport and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka-Namba and Gion?

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

How far is it from Osaka-Namba to Gion?

The distance between Osaka-Namba and Gion is 52 km. The road distance is 51.7 km.

How do I travel from Osaka-Namba to Gion without a car?

The best way to get from Osaka-Namba to Gion without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs ¥650 - ¥850.

How long does it take to get from Osaka-Namba to Gion?

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Osaka-Namba to Gion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka-Namba to Gion bus from?

Osaka-Namba to Gion bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Nanba Station, Osaka.

Where do I catch the Osaka-Namba to Gion train from?

Osaka-Namba to Gion train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, depart from Yodoyabashi station.

Train or bus from Osaka-Namba to Gion?

The best way to get from Osaka-Namba to Gion is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs ¥650 - ¥850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2200 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Osaka-Namba to Gion bus arrive?

Osaka-Namba to Gion bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.

Where does the Osaka-Namba to Gion train arrive?

Osaka-Namba to Gion train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, arrive at Gion-Shijo station.

Can I drive from Osaka-Namba to Gion?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka-Namba to Gion is 52 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Osaka-Namba to Gion.

Where can I stay near Gion?

There are 3737+ hotels available in Gion.

Osaka-Namba to Gion - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Osaka-Namba to Gion by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Gion-Shijotrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
1h 3m
¥670–833
Train via Nishinakajima-Minamigata
cheapest
1. Take the train from Minamikata to Kyoto-kawaramachitrain Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 27m
¥605–742
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus N
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 1m
¥1,717–2,108
Drive 51.7 km
1. Drive from Osaka-Namba to Gioncar 51.7 km
51 min
¥899–1,298
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Osaka-Namba to Giontaxi 51.7 km
51 min
¥19,000–23,000

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Distance: 52.2 km
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Osaka-Namba, Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?

Keihan Electric Railway operates a train from Yodoyabashi to Gion-Shijo every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥470–600 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Osaka-Namba to Shijo Kawaramachi via Nanba Station, Osaka, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi in around 2h 1m.

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