There are 5 ways to get from Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kyōtotrain Sagano Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
1h 30m¥1,049–1,513Train via Hankyuusaiin Eki
cheapest- Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Saitrain [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
- Take the train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Ōsakatrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 50m¥828–1,053Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
2h 54m¥2,004–2,633Drive 54.6 km
- Drive from Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japancar 54.6 km
58 min¥945–1,365Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japantaxi 54.6 km
58 min¥20,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan is to train via Hankyuusaiin Eki which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which takes 58 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Arashiyama(Hankyu) station to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Saga-Arashiyama and arriving at Universal-city via Kyōto, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Arashiyama(Hankyu) and Universal Studios Japan is 62 km. The road distance is 54.6 km.
The best way to get from Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Saga-Arashiyama station.
The best way to get from Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥2700 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Arashiyama(Hankyu), Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan via Saga-Arashiyama, Kyōto, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan via Saga-Arashiyama, Kyōto, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Universal Studios Japan in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥200–290
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 075-801-2511
- Website
- Keifuku Electric Railroad
Train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Sai
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥223
- Website
- Keifuku Electric Railroad
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥410–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–950
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–25,000
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan is 55 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Arashiyama(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan.
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