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How to get fromGion to Kobeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Gion to Kobe by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train Hikari / ...
    1h 27m
  2. Train via Osaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gion-Shijo to Kyobashi(Osaka)train train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōbashi to Motomachitrain train JR Touzaisen Gakkentoshisen / ...
    1h 48m
    ¥1,005–1,355
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus bus
    2h 22m
    ¥2,430–3,030
  4. Drive  73.9 km

    1. Drive from Gion to Kobecar car 73.9 km
    1h 10m
    ¥1,130–1,633
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gion to Kobetaxi taxi 73.9 km
    1h 10m
    ¥33,000–40,000
  6. Train via Yamazaki

    1. Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Yamazakitrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Yamazaki to Motomachitrain train JR Kyoto Line / ...
    1h 41m
    ¥1,150–1,608

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Shin Kobe hourly, and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 2h 22m.

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