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

The cheapest way to get from Gion to Obama is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gion to Obama is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct train between Gion and Obama?

No, there is no direct train from Gion to Obama. However, there are services departing from Sanjokeihan and arriving at Obama via Nijo(Kyoto) and Higashimaizuru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Gion to Obama?

The distance between Gion and Obama is 147 km. The road distance is 77 km.

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

The best way to get from Gion to Obama without a car is to train via Tsuruga which takes 3h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Gion to Obama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gion to Obama train from?

Gion to Obama train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Nijo(Kyoto) station.

Where does the Gion to Obama train arrive?

Gion to Obama train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Higashimaizuru station.

Can I drive from Gion to Obama?

Yes, the driving distance between Gion to Obama is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Gion to Obama.

Where can I stay near Obama?

There are 26+ hotels available in Obama.

Gion to Obama - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Gion to Obama by train, bus, 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.

Train via Tsuruga
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Obamatrain [29343] JR Obama / ...
3h 37m
Drive 77 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gion to Obamacar 77 km
1h 30m
¥1,319–1,904
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Higashimaizuru-ekibus
2. Take the train from Higashimaizuru to Obamatrain [29333] JR Obama
4h 49m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gion to Obamataxi 77 km
1h 30m
¥27,000–33,000
Train
1. Take the train from Nijo(Kyoto) to Higashimaizurutrain [188377] Ltd. Exp Maizuru 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Higashimaizuru to Obamatrain [29333] JR Obama
4h 23m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 146.5 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Obama, Fukui, Japan?

You can take a bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Obama via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, Kyōto, and Tsuruga in around 3h 37m.

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