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

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku Station to Gion is to night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate which costs ¥4100 - ¥12000 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku Station to Gion is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku Station and Gion?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal and arriving at Gion Shijo Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Shinjuku Station to Gion?

The distance between Shinjuku Station and Gion is 518 km. The road distance is 450.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinjuku Station to Gion without a car is to train and line 205 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Shinjuku Station to Gion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku Station to Gion bus from?

Shinjuku Station to Gion bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Shinjuku Station to Gion bus arrive?

Shinjuku Station to Gion bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Can I drive from Shinjuku Station to Gion?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku Station to Gion is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Shinjuku Station to Gion.

Where can I stay near Gion?

There are 3742+ hotels available in Gion.

Shinjuku Station to Gion - 9 ways to travel via train, line 205 bus, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Shinjuku Station to Gion by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train, line 205 bus
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Shijo Kawaramachibus 205
4h 30m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 24m
¥3,200–12,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal to Gion Shijo Stationnightbus Sy163
8h 25m
¥4,500–15,000
Drive 450.8 km
1. Drive from Shinjuku Station to Gioncar 450.8 km
4h 55m
¥7,829–11,308
Night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gatenightbus Jx225
8h 59m
¥4,130–11,230
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Minamiibaraki to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain
4h 12m
¥13,420–20,670
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the subway from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大門 Daimonsubway
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Juusantrain
4. Take the train from Juusan to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain
5h 9m
¥11,610–28,970
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3. Take the train from Minamiibaraki to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain
5h 4m
¥17,150–34,717
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大門 Daimonsubway
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 38m

Shinjuku Station to Gion by night bus

7Weekly Night buses

8h 25mAverage Duration

¥4,500Cheapest Price

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Distance: 518.5 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 8m.

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