There are 5 ways to get from Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain
1h 34m¥1,563–2,190Drive 83.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japancar 83.3 km
1h 35m¥1,443–2,084Bus
- Take the bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus H
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
2h 43m¥2,800–4,417Train via Motomachi
- Take the train from Himeji to Motomachitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
- Take the train from Motomachi to Amagasakitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
2h 20m¥1,536–2,168Train, bus
- Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Itayadotrain [173339] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya BT to Universal Studios Japanbus
3h 37m¥1,807–2,138
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Himeji Station station to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Himeji Station and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Himeji and arriving at Universal-city via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Himeji Station and Universal Studios Japan is 97 km. The road distance is 83.3 km.
The best way to get from Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Himeji Station.
Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
The best way to get from Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Himeji Station, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan via Himeji, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Universal Studios Japan in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–150
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
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)
Train from Himeji to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Motomachi to Amagasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Website
- Sanyo Electric Railway
Train from Sanyohimeji to Itayado
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Sanyo Electric Railway
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,500
- 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
- Phone
- 079-223-1241
- Website
- shinkibus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya BT to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥800
- Schedules at
- shinkibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Himeji Station to Universal Studios Japan.
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