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

The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Gion is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Takayama to Gion?

The fastest way to get from Takayama to Gion is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Takayama and Gion?

No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Gion. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at Shijo Kawaramachi via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Takayama and Gion?

No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Gion. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Gion-Shijo via Nagoya and Shichijo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Takayama to Gion?

The distance between Takayama and Gion is 302 km. The road distance is 243.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Takayama to Gion without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Takayama to Gion?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Takayama to Gion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Takayama to Gion bus from?

Takayama to Gion bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Takayama to Gion train from?

Takayama to Gion train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.

Train or bus from Takayama to Gion?

The best way to get from Takayama to Gion is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Takayama to Gion bus arrive?

Takayama to Gion bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate.

Where does the Takayama to Gion train arrive?

Takayama to Gion train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya Station.

Can I drive from Takayama to Gion?

Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Gion is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Takayama to Gion.

Where can I stay near Gion?

There are 3729+ hotels available in Gion.

Takayama to Gion - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 205 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Gion by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain Hida 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 25m
Drive 243.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Takayama to Gioncar 243.6 km
3h 30m
¥4,226–6,104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gatebus Takayama
4h 31m
¥6,000–8,000
Train, line 205 bus
1. Take the train from Takayama to Kyōtotrain Hida 36
2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Shijo Kawaramachibus 205
4h 52m

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Distance: 302.3 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Takayama to Gion-Shijo via Nagoya Station, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Shichijo in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, Nohi Bus operates a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate twice daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,000 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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