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

The cheapest way to get from Gion to Kobe is to train via Juusan which costs ¥750 - ¥950 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gion to Kobe is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct bus between Gion and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Gion to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Shijo Kawaramachi and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Gion and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Gion to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Shin Kobe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Gion to Kobe?

The distance between Gion and Kobe is 72 km. The road distance is 73.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gion to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Gion to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gion to Kobe bus from?

Gion to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.

Where do I catch the Gion to Kobe train from?

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

Train or bus from Gion to Kobe?

The best way to get from Gion to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥2800 and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Gion to Kobe bus arrive?

Gion to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.

Where does the Gion to Kobe train arrive?

Gion to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.

Can I drive from Gion to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Gion to Kobe is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Gion to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Gion to Kobe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 205 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Gion to Kobe by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
1h 27m
Train via Juusan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Juusantrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
2. Take the train from Juusan to Hanakumatrain Hankyu Kobe Line Limited Express / ...
1h 42m
¥758–945
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
2h 22m
¥2,280–2,730
Drive 73.9 km
1. Drive from Gion to Kobecar 73.9 km
1h 10m
¥1,282–1,852
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gion to Kobetaxi 73.9 km
1h 10m
¥26,000–32,000
Line 205 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kyoto Stationbus 205
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Motomachitrain JR Kyoto Line
2h 5m
¥1,330–1,830

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Distance: 71.5 km
Duration: 1h 27m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Shin Kobe hourly, and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 2h 22m.

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