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

The cheapest way to get from Gion to Kobe is to train which costs ¥700 - ¥900 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gion to Kobe is to line 17 bus and train which takes 41 min and costs ¥3200 - ¥5500.

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-kawaramachi and arriving at Kobe-sannomiya via Juso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Gion to Kobe?

The distance between Gion and Kobe is 71 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 line 17 bus and train which takes 41 min and costs ¥3200 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Gion to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gion to Kobe train from?

Gion to Kobe train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Kyoto-kawaramachi station.

Where does the Gion to Kobe train arrive?

Gion to Kobe train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Juso 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 287+ hotels available in Kobe.

Gion to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, line 17 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Gion to Kobe by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 17 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi17 / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe StationNozomi / ...
41 min
¥3,230–5,030
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kyoto-kawaramachi to JusoKyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
2. Take the train from Juso to Kobe-sannomiyaKobe Line Local / ...
1h 43m
¥710–882
Drive 73.9 km
1. Drive from Gion to Kobe73.9 km
1h 10m
¥1,256–1,814
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gion to Kobe73.9 km
1h 10m
¥26,000–32,000
Train via Osaka
1. Take the train from Gion-shijo to KyobashiKeihan Main Line Ltd. Exp. / ...
2. Take the train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Motomachi(Hyogo)[26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
1h 56m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 71.1 km
Duration: 41 min

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

You can take a train from Kyoto-kawaramachi to Kobe-sannomiya via Juso in around 1h 43m.

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