There are 4 ways to get from Kansai Airport to Universal City Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kansai-Airport to Nishikujōtrain Kansai Airport Rapid Service
1h 15m¥1,181–1,362Drive 47.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kansai Airport to Universal City Stationcar 47.9 km
43 min¥830–1,199Bus
- Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Universal Studios Japanbus Nanko/Tempozan
1h 19m¥1,200–1,800Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kansai Airport to Universal City Stationtaxi 47.9 km
43 min¥18,000–22,000
Kansai Airport to Universal City Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansai Airport to Universal City Station is to drive which costs ¥800 - ¥1200 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Kansai Airport to Universal City Station is to drive which takes 43 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and arriving at Universal Studios Japan. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansai Airport to Universal City Station. However, there are services departing from Kansai-Airport and arriving at Universal-city via Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Kansai Airport and Universal City Station is 57 km. The road distance is 47.9 km.
The best way to get from Kansai Airport to Universal City Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Kansai Airport to Universal City Station, including transfers.
Kansai Airport to Universal City Station bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.
Kansai Airport to Universal City Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kansai-Airport station.
The best way to get from Kansai Airport to Universal City Station is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 19m.
What companies run services between Kansai Airport, Japan and Universal City Station, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kansai-Airport to Nishikujō every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,300 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise operates a bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Universal Studios Japan hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kansai-Airport to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 072-461-1374
- Website
- kate.co.jp
Bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- kate.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–22,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kansai Airport to Universal City Station bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
Kansai Airport to Universal City Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansai Airport to Universal City Station is 48 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Kansai Airport to Universal City Station.
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