What is the cheapest way to get from Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku?

The cheapest way to get from Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku is to train which costs ¥160 - ¥210 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku?

The fastest way to get from Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku is to train which takes 6 min and costs ¥160 - ¥210.

Is there a direct bus between Ukyō-ku and Higashiyama-ku?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nishioji Shijo and arriving at Gion. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Ukyō-ku and Higashiyama-ku?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hankyuusaiin Eki and arriving at Kyouto Kawaramachi. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku?

The distance between Ukyō-ku and Higashiyama-ku is 3 km.

How do I travel from Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku without a car?

The best way to get from Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs ¥160 - ¥210.

How long does it take to get from Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku?

The train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Kyouto Kawaramachi takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku bus from?

Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Nishioji Shijo station.

Where do I catch the Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku train from?

Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Hankyuusaiin Eki station.

Train or bus from Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku?

The best way to get from Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku is to train which takes 6 min and costs ¥160 - ¥210. Alternatively, you can line 203 bus, which costs ¥230 and takes 17 min.

Where does the Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku bus arrive?

Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Gion station.

Where does the Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku train arrive?

Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Kyouto Kawaramachi station.

Where can I stay near Higashiyama-ku?

There are 3752+ hotels available in Higashiyama-ku.

Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku - 4 ways to travel via train, line 203 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-ku by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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1. Take the train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
6 min
¥160–210
Line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Nishioji Shijo to Gionbus 203
17 min
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-kutaxi 5.9 km
8 min
¥2,500–3,100
Walk
1. Take the walk from Ukyō-ku to Higashiyama-kuwalk 5.8 km
1h 9m

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What companies run services between Ukyō-ku, Japan and Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan?

Hankyu Railway operates a train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Kyouto Kawaramachi every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥160–210 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Nishioji Shijo to Gion every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 17 min.

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