There are 5 ways to get from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
1h 3m¥847–1,225Train via Oomiya
cheapest- Take the train from Ōsaka to Oomiyatrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 33m¥617–825Bus
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus J
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 20m¥1,698–2,340Drive 58 km
- Drive from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyotocar 58 km
57 min¥1,006–1,452Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyototaxi 58 km
57 min¥21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyoto is to train via Oomiya which costs ¥600 - ¥850 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyoto is to drive which takes 57 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Osaka Airport and Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Kyōto via Nishikujō and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Hotel Universal Port, Osaka and Kyoto is 50 km. The road distance is 58 km.
The best way to get from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs ¥800 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyoto, including transfers.
Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
The best way to get from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyoto is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs ¥800 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Hotel Universal Port, Osaka, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ōsaka to Kyōto every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥650–950 and the journey takes 28 min. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Oomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥420–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–950
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–26,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyoto is 58 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Kyoto.
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