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

The cheapest way to get from Gion to Tokyo is to bus via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi which costs ¥4200 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gion to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000.

Is there a direct bus between Gion and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station station and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Gion to Tokyo?

The distance between Gion and Tokyo is 478 km. The road distance is 453.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Gion to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Gion to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gion to Tokyo bus from?

Gion to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Train or bus from Gion to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Gion to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, which costs ¥4200 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Gion to Tokyo bus arrive?

Gion to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Gion to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Gion to Tokyo is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Gion to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 10614+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Gion to Tokyo - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Gion to Tokyo by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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 Kyōto to Tōkyō StationNozomi
2h 39m
¥11,230–16,230
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Shinjuku Expressway Bus TerminalJx226
8h 49m
¥4,130–11,230
Bus via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
8h 36m
¥4,230–7,730
Drive 453.4 km
1. Drive from Gion to Tokyo453.4 km
4h 52m
¥7,691–11,110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
8h 40m
¥4,300–16,000
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto-kawaramachi to Minami-ibaraki
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)ITM - HND
3h 56m
¥13,338–34,704
Line 17 bus, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Station
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)UKB - HND
3h 50m
¥15,220–31,310
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto-kawaramachi to Minami-ibaraki
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)ITM - NRT
3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Station
4h 50m
¥21,448–47,384
Line 17 bus, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Station
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)NGO - HND
4h 33m
¥20,870–35,350
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Station
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Station
4h 54m
¥19,430–60,390
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Station
2. Take the bus from Shin-Kobe Station to Kousoku Naruto
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)TKS - HND
5h 56m
¥23,920–68,650

Gion to Tokyo by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 40mAverage Duration

¥4,300Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 478.2 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kyōto to Tōkyō Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥11,000–16,000 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–7,500 and the journey takes 7h 26m.

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