There are 5 ways to get from Himeji to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, or car
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Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
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 7m¥1,563–2,190Drive 82.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Himeji to Universal Studios Japancar 82.8 km
1h 30m¥1,438–2,076Bus
- 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
- Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
1h 55m¥1,495–2,084Train via Nishidai
- Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Nishidai(Hyogo)train [173339] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Nishidai to Amagasakitrain Hanshin Main Line Limited Express Chokutsu Tokkyu / ...
3h 1m¥1,494–2,134
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji to Universal Studios Japan is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 7m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Himeji 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 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 7m.
The distance between Himeji and Universal Studios Japan is 95 km. The road distance is 82.8 km.
The best way to get from Himeji to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 7m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Himeji to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Himeji to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Himeji Station.
Himeji 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 to Universal Studios Japan is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 7m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
You can take a train from Himeji to Universal Studios Japan via Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h 7m. 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
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
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-odekake.net
Train from Higashi-Himeji to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- sanyo-railway.co.jp
Train from Sanyohimeji to Nishidai(Hyogo)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sanyo-railway.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Nishidai to Amagasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥440–650
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Himeji to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Himeji 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 to Universal Studios Japan is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Himeji to Universal Studios Japan.
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