There are 4 ways to get from Hotel Plaza Kobe to Universal Studios Japan by train, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Island Center to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr)train
- Take the train from Sumiyoshi to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain
1h 8m¥795–1,080Drive 22.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Hotel Plaza Kobe to Universal Studios Japancar 22.5 km
21 min¥391–564Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hotel Plaza Kobe to Universal Studios Japantaxi 22.5 km
21 min¥8,500–11,000Train via Amagasaki(Hanshin)
- Take the train from Island Center to Uozakitrain
- Take the train from Uozaki to Amagasakitrain
- Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Nishikujotrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain
1h 13m¥775–1,060
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hotel Plaza Kobe to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥390 - ¥600 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Hotel Plaza Kobe to Universal Studios Japan is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs ¥8500 - ¥11000.
No, there is no direct train from Hotel Plaza Kobe to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Island Center and arriving at Universal-city via Sumiyoshi, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Hotel Plaza Kobe and Universal Studios Japan is 35 km. The road distance is 22.5 km.
The best way to get from Hotel Plaza Kobe to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥750 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Hotel Plaza Kobe to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Hotel Plaza Kobe to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, depart from Island Center station.
Hotel Plaza Kobe to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, arrive at Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hotel Plaza Kobe to Universal Studios Japan is 23 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Hotel Plaza Kobe to Universal Studios Japan.
There are 9802+ hotels available in Universal Studios Japan.
What companies run services between Hotel Plaza Kobe, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Hotel Plaza Kobe to Universal Studios Japan via Island Center, Sumiyoshi, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h 8m.
- Phone
- 078-302-2500
- Website
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Island Center to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Island Center to Uozaki
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Sumiyoshi to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥390–550
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
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 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
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Uozaki to Amagasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥280–400
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
Train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Nishikujo
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥190–270
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- ¥8,500–11,000
Kamome Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-381-7789
- Website
- kamometaxi.com
Kobe MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-303-6001
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kobe Sogo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-451-0808
- Website
- kobesogo.co.jp
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