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

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku 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 to Gion?

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Gion is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku 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 to Gion?

The distance between Shinjuku and Gion is 518 km. The road distance is 451 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinjuku 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 to Gion?

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

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Gion bus from?

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

Where does the Shinjuku to Gion bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shinjuku to Gion?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Gion is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Shinjuku to Gion.

Where can I stay near Gion?

There are 3729+ hotels available in Gion.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Shinjuku 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 451 km
1. Drive from Shinjuku to Gioncar 451 km
4h 56m
¥7,824–11,302
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 Minami-ibaraki to Kyoto-kawaramachitrain
4h 13m
¥13,410–20,660
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the subway from 代々木 Yoyogi to 大門 Daimonsubway
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Takatsukitrain
4. Take the train from Takatsuki-shi to Kyoto-kawaramachitrain
4h 44m
¥11,960–26,580
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 Minami-ibaraki to Kyoto-kawaramachitrain
5h 6m
¥17,140–35,707
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from 代々木 Yoyogi 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 36m

Shinjuku 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, 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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