There are 5 ways to get from Hiroshima to Universal Studio Japan by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
2h¥4,723–6,573Night bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Hiroshima to Universal Studios Japannightbus Jx522
8h 20m¥4,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Okayama Interchangebus Sun Sun Liner
- Take the bus from Okayama IC to Universal Studios Japanbus Okayama to Osaka
6h 45m¥6,400Drive 327.6 km
- Drive from Hiroshima to Universal Studio Japancar 327.6 km
4h 22m¥5,638–8,144Night bus via Koikikoemmae
- Take the nightbus from Kōiki-kōen-mae Station to Universal Studios Japannightbus Karst
8h 58m¥7,000–9,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Universal Studio Japan is to train which costs ¥4700 - ¥7000 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Universal Studio Japan is to train which takes 2h and costs ¥4700 - ¥7000.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Universal Studios Japan. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Universal Studio Japan. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Universal-city via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Hiroshima and Universal Studio Japan is 313 km. The road distance is 327.6 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Universal Studio Japan without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs ¥4700 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Hiroshima to Universal Studio Japan, including transfers.
Hiroshima to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., depart from Hiroshima Bus Center station.
Hiroshima to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Universal Studio Japan is to train which takes 2h and costs ¥4700 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6400 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Universal Studio Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hiroshima to Shin Osaka hourly, and the journey takes 1h 18m. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Universal Studios Japan via Okayama IC in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–6,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Okayama Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Okayama IC to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Hiroshima to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–6,500
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥4,000–6,500
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,500–6,500
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Night bus from Kōiki-kōen-mae Station to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–9,000
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥7,000–9,000
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Booking & Getting There
Hiroshima to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., arrive at Okayama Interchange station.
Hiroshima to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Universal Studio Japan is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Hiroshima to Universal Studio Japan.
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