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

The cheapest way to get from Umeda to Gion is to train which costs ¥400 - ¥550 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Umeda to Gion is to train which takes 47 min and costs ¥400 - ¥550.

Is there a direct train between Umeda and Gion?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Osaka-umeda and arriving at Kyoto-kawaramachi. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Umeda to Gion?

The distance between Umeda and Gion is 48 km. The road distance is 47.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Umeda to Gion without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs ¥400 - ¥550.

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

The train from Osaka-umeda to Kyoto-kawaramachi takes 47 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Umeda to Gion train from?

Umeda to Gion train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Osaka-umeda station.

Where does the Umeda to Gion train arrive?

Umeda to Gion train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Kyoto-kawaramachi station.

Can I drive from Umeda to Gion?

Yes, the driving distance between Umeda to Gion is 48 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Umeda to Gion.

Where can I stay near Gion?

There are 3731+ hotels available in Gion.

Umeda to Gion - 4 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and line 17 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Osaka-umeda to Kyoto-kawaramachitrain Kyoto Line Limited Express / ...
47 min
¥400–550
Drive 47.9 km
1. Drive from Umeda to Gioncar 47.9 km
49 min
¥824–1,189
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Umeda to Giontaxi 47.9 km
49 min
¥18,000–22,000
Train, line 17 bus
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kyototrain Kodama / ...
2. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shijo Kawaramachibus 17
50 min

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Distance: 47.5 km
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Umeda, Ōsaka, Japan and Gion, Kyoto, Japan?

Hankyu Railway operates a train from Osaka-umeda to Kyoto-kawaramachi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥410–550 and the journey takes 47 min. Keihan Electric Railway also services this route every 10 minutes.

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