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

The cheapest way to get from Gion to Sakai is to train via Nishinakajima-Minamigata which costs ¥900 - ¥1100 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gion to Sakai is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.

Is there a direct train between Gion and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Gion to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Gion-shijo and arriving at Sakai via Kyōbashi and Shin-Imamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Gion to Sakai?

The distance between Gion and Sakai is 62 km. The road distance is 61 km.

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

The best way to get from Gion to Sakai without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Gion to Sakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gion to Sakai train from?

Gion to Sakai train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, depart from Gion-shijo station.

Train or bus from Gion to Sakai?

The best way to get from Gion to Sakai is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥2800 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Gion to Sakai train arrive?

Gion to Sakai train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, arrive at Kyobashi station.

Can I drive from Gion to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Gion to Sakai is 61 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Gion to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 7417+ hotels available in Sakai.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Gion to Sakai 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
best
1. Take the train from Gion-shijo to KyobashiKeihan Main Line Ltd. Exp. / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōbashi to Shin-ImamiyaŌsaka Loop Line Local / ...
1h 15m
Train via Nishinakajima-Minamigata
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kyoto-kawaramachi to MinamikataKyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 30m
¥909–1,080
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nanba Station, OsakaN
2h 16m
¥2,320–2,720
Drive 61 km
1. Drive from Gion to Sakai61 km
1h 1m
¥1,040–1,502
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gion to Sakai61 km
1h 1m
¥22,000–27,000

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Distance: 61.7 km
Duration: 1h 15m

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

You can take a train from Gion-shijo to Sakai via Kyōbashi and Shin-Imamiya in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Sakai via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, Nanba Station, Osaka, and Namba in around 2h 16m.

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