There are 4 ways to get from HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain Kansai Airport Rapid Service / ...
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain P: JR Yumesaki Line Local
32 min¥196–280Drive 8.1 km
cheapest- Drive from HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japancar 8.1 km
10 min¥140–202Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japanbus
43 min¥260–2,800Taxi
- Take the taxi from HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japantaxi 8.1 km
10 min¥3,500–4,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥130 - ¥210 and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japan is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs ¥3500 - ¥4300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) and arriving at Universal Studios Japan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
No, there is no direct train from HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Universal-city via Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between HEP (shopping mall) and Universal Studios Japan is 8 km. The road distance is 8.1 km.
The best way to get from HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs ¥190 - ¥280.
It takes approximately 32 min to get from HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) station.
HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
The best way to get from HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 32 min and costs ¥190 - ¥280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥260 - ¥2800 and takes 43 min.
What companies run services between HEP (shopping mall), Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
You can take a vehicle from HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japan via Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 32 min. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan once daily. Tickets cost ¥260–2,800 and the journey takes 35 min.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Nishikujō to Universal-city
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥260–2,800
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,300
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japan is 8 km. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from HEP (shopping mall) to Universal Studios Japan.
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