There are 8 ways to get from Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, car, plane, or night bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Hakuba to Matsumototrain
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
5h 56mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano Station to Universal Studios Japanbus
11h 46m¥5,851–17,988Drive 413.3 km
- Drive from Hakuba to Universal Studios Japancar 413.3 km
6h 14m¥7,171–10,358Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe, train
- Take the train from Hakuba to Matsumototrain
- Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
- Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
- Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Nishikujotrain
4h 46m¥23,227–34,535Train, bus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
8h 36mSki bus, night bus
- Take the bus from Happo to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus Sl332
- Take the night bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Universal Studios Japannightbus Jx161
13h 23m¥8,000–10,000Bus, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
7h 22m¥17,741–27,958Bus, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
7h 48m¥16,006–36,218
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs ¥23000 - ¥35000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via Nagano Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Universal-city via Matsumoto, Nagoya, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Hakuba and Universal Studios Japan is 430 km. The road distance is 413.3 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal station.
Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakuba station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥18000 and takes 11h 46m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
You can take a train from Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan via Matsumoto, Nagoya, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Universal Studios Japan via Nagano station, Nagano Station, and Universal Studios Japan in around 11h 46m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Matsumoto Airport to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–29,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport via Izumo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥70,000–230,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥80,000–270,000
- Website
- skymark.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–19,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Matsumoto Airport to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–29,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Hakuba to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Hakuba to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) to Amagasaki(Hanshin)
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥370–550
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
Train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Nishikujo
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥190–270
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nagano Station to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–15,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Daytime Bus
- ¥4,500–7,500
- Overnight Bus
- ¥4,800–8,000
Bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.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
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Bus from Happo to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row
- ¥5,000
Night bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row
- ¥3,000–5,000
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More Questions & Answers
Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.
Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan is 413 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Hakuba to Universal Studios Japan.
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