There are 4 ways to get from Karasuma to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karasuma to Ōsakatrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 29m¥622–806Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
2h 37m¥2,012–2,591Drive 56 km
- Drive from Karasuma to Universal Studios Japancar 56 km
54 min¥964–1,393Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karasuma to Universal Studios Japantaxi 56 km
54 min¥21,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karasuma to Universal Studios Japan is to train which costs ¥600 - ¥850 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Karasuma to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which takes 54 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Karasuma station to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Karasuma to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Karasuma and arriving at Universal-city via Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Karasuma and Universal Studios Japan is 57 km. The road distance is 56 km.
The best way to get from Karasuma to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥600 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Karasuma to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Karasuma to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Karasuma to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Karasuma station.
The best way to get from Karasuma to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥600 - ¥850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥2600 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Karasuma, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
Hankyu Railway operates a train from Karasuma to Ōsaka every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥420–550 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shijo to Universal Studios Japan via Kyoto, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Universal Studios Japan in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Karasuma to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥420–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,400
- 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
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–25,000
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
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More Questions & Answers
Karasuma to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Karasuma to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karasuma to Universal Studios Japan is 56 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Karasuma to Universal Studios Japan.
There are 9762+ hotels available in Universal Studios Japan.