There are 4 ways to get from Kansai region to Universal Studios Japan by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Kansai region to Kurumitaxi
- Take the bus from Kurumi to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus H
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
2h 36m¥14,040–16,834Drive 73.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kansai region to Universal Studios Japancar 73.2 km
1h 13m¥1,261–1,821Train
- Take the train from Tanikawa to Osakatrain [24605] Jr Takarazuka Line Rapid Service / ...
3h 29m¥1,625–2,399Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kansai region to Universal Studios Japantaxi 73.2 km
1h 13m¥27,000–33,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansai region to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kansai region to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct train from Kansai region to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Nihonhesokoen and arriving at Universal-city via Tanikawa, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Kansai region and Universal Studios Japan is 132 km. The road distance is 73.2 km.
The best way to get from Kansai region to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥14000 - ¥17000.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Kansai region to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Kansai region to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tanikawa station.
Kansai region to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansai region to Universal Studios Japan is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Kansai region to Universal Studios Japan.
There are 9762+ hotels available in Universal Studios Japan.
What companies run services between Kansai region, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tanikawa to Osaka every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Tanikawa to Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kurumi to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,600
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–33,000
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