What is the cheapest way to get from Shibu Onsen to Gion?

The cheapest way to get from Shibu Onsen to Gion is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shibu Onsen to Gion?

The fastest way to get from Shibu Onsen to Gion is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct bus between Shibu Onsen and Gion?

No, there is no direct bus from Shibu Onsen to Gion. However, there are services departing from Snow Monkey Park and arriving at Fukakusa Kyoto via Nagano Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Shibu Onsen and Gion?

No, there is no direct train from Shibu Onsen to Gion. However, there are services departing from Yudanaka and arriving at Kyōto via Nagano and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Shibu Onsen to Gion?

The distance between Shibu Onsen and Gion is 490 km. The road distance is 397.4 km.

How do I travel from Shibu Onsen to Gion without a car?

The best way to get from Shibu Onsen to Gion without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000.

How long does it take to get from Shibu Onsen to Gion?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Shibu Onsen to Gion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shibu Onsen to Gion bus from?

Shibu Onsen to Gion bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nagano Station.

Where do I catch the Shibu Onsen to Gion train from?

Shibu Onsen to Gion train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.

Train or bus from Shibu Onsen to Gion?

The best way to get from Shibu Onsen to Gion is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥17000 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Shibu Onsen to Gion bus arrive?

Shibu Onsen to Gion bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Fukakusa Kyoto station.

Where does the Shibu Onsen to Gion train arrive?

Shibu Onsen to Gion train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Shibu Onsen to Gion?

Yes, the driving distance between Shibu Onsen to Gion is 397 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Shibu Onsen to Gion.

Where can I stay near Gion?

There are 3597+ hotels available in Gion.

Shibu Onsen to Gion - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Shibu Onsen to Gion by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nagano to Tsurugatrain Kagayaki
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
5h 48m
¥7,493–10,297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Fukakusa Kyotobus
10h 12m
¥6,260–16,320
Drive 397.4 km
1. Drive from Shibu Onsen to Gioncar 397.4 km
5h 51m
¥6,789–9,806
Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Nagano to Muraitrain
2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
3. Take the train from Juusan to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain
7h 34m
¥17,633–36,097
Bus, train, line 205 bus
1. Take the bus from Shibu Onsen to Shinshū-Nakano Stationbus
2. Take the train from Shinshunakano to Naganotrain
3. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain
4. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
5. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Shijo Kawaramachibus 205
7h 10m
Train, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Yudanaka to Naganotrain
2. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
4. Take the train from Minamiibaraki to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain
7h 41m
¥17,593–26,267
Train, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Yudanaka to Naganotrain
2. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
4. Take the train from Sannomiya to Juusantrain
5. Take the train from Juusan to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain
8h 33m
¥16,783–57,567

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Distance: 490.2 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Shibu Onsen, Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Shibu Onsen to Shijo Kawaramachi via Yudanaka, Nagano, Tsuruga, Kyōto, and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Nagano Station to Fukakusa Kyoto once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–13,000 and the journey takes 7h 29m.

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