There are 4 ways to get from Gion to Amanohashidate by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nijō to AmanohashidateHashidate
3h 32m¥3,721–5,251Drive 109.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Gion to Amanohashidate109.5 km
1h 43m¥1,852–2,675Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Amanohashidate Station
4h 9m¥3,730Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nishimaizuru-eki
- Take the train from Nishimaizuru to Amanohashidate[166386] Kyoto Tango Railway Miyamai/Miyatoyo / ...
4h 36m¥3,280–3,430
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gion to Amanohashidate is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Gion to Amanohashidate is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Gion to Amanohashidate station. However, there are services departing from Shijo Kawaramachi and arriving at Amanohashidate Station via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Gion to Amanohashidate. However, there are services departing from Sanjokeihan and arriving at Amanohashidate via Nijō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Gion and Amanohashidate is 124 km. The road distance is 109.5 km.
The best way to get from Gion to Amanohashidate without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Gion to Amanohashidate, including transfers.
Gion to Amanohashidate bus services, operated by Tango Kairiku Kotsu Tankai, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Gion to Amanohashidate train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Nijō station.
The best way to get from Gion to Amanohashidate is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3730 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Amanohashidate, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Nijō to Amanohashidate 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,500–5,000 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, Tango Kairiku Kotsu Tankai operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Amanohashidate Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
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- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Nijō to Amanohashidate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–5,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥4,100–4,700
- Reserved Seat
- ¥3,500–5,000
- Green Seat
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Phone
- (050) 5805-0383
- Website
- trains.willer.co.jp
Train from Nishimaizuru to Amanohashidate
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–750
- Schedules at
- willer-travel.com
- Website
- tankai.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Amanohashidate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- tankai.jp
- Book at
- willerexpress.com
- Phone
- 0773-75-5000
- Website
- kyotokotsu.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nishimaizuru-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,450
- Schedules at
- kyotokotsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Gion to Amanohashidate bus services, operated by Tango Kairiku Kotsu Tankai, arrive at Amanohashidate Station.
Gion to Amanohashidate train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Amanohashidate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gion to Amanohashidate is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Gion to Amanohashidate.
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