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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Gion is to train via Juso which costs ¥700 - ¥900 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Gion is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Gion?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Gion. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Shijo Kawaramachi via Osaka Airport and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Gion?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Gion. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Gion-shijo via Shichijo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Kobe to Gion?

The distance between Kobe and Gion is 71 km. The road distance is 73.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Gion without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs .

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

It takes approximately 53 min to get from Kobe to Gion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Gion bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kobe to Gion train from?

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

Train or bus from Kobe to Gion?

The best way to get from Kobe to Gion is to train which takes 53 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1900 - ¥2500 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Kobe to Gion bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kobe to Gion train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kobe to Gion?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Gion is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Kobe to Gion.

Where can I stay near Gion?

There are 3728+ hotels available in Gion.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Gion 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 Shin Kobe to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
53 min
Train via Juso
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kobe-sannomiya to Jusotrain Kobe Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Juso to Kyoto-kawaramachitrain Kyoto Line Limited Express / ...
1h 30m
¥715–888
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 4m
¥1,983–2,470
Drive 73.4 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Gioncar 73.4 km
1h 9m
¥1,296–1,872
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kobe to Giontaxi 73.4 km
1h 9m
¥26,000–32,000
Train via Osaka
1. Take the train from Motomachi(Hyogo) to Kyobashi(Osaka)train [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Kyobashi to Gion-shijotrain Keihan Main Line Ltd. Exp. / ...
1h 47m
¥1,123–1,567

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 71.4 km
Duration: 53 min

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Kyoto hourly, and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Shijo Kawaramachi via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi in around 2h 4m.

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