There are 5 ways to get from Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japan by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nara to Nishikujōtrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
1h 32m¥800–1,118Drive 39.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japancar 39.6 km
43 min¥689–995Train, subway
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nara to Ikomatrain
- Take the train from Ikoma to Nagata(Osaka)train
- Take the subway from Nagata(Osaka) to Asashiobashisubway
2h 2m¥893–1,587Bus
- Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus T
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
2h 56m¥2,540–3,177Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japantaxi 39.6 km
43 min¥15,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which takes 43 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kintetsu Nara station to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at Universal-city via Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Kintetsu Nara and Universal Studios Japan is 50 km. The road distance is 39.6 km.
The best way to get from Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.
Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nara station.
The best way to get from Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Kintetsu Nara, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nara to Nishikujō hourly. Tickets cost ¥700–1,000 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japan via JR Nara Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Universal Studios Japan in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nara to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Kintetsu-Nara to Ikoma
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥330–400
- Website
- https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
Train from Ikoma to Nagata(Osaka)
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥300–360
- Website
- https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Kintetsu-Nara to Ikoma
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥750–950
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- osakametro.co.jp
Subway from Nagata(Osaka) to Asashiobashi
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥260–320
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,300
- 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
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–18,000
Kitamori
- Phone
- +81 595-38-1524
- Website
- kitamori.jp
Sanko Taxi
- Phone
- +81 595-21-0585
- Website
- sanco-taxi.co.jp
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
Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japan is 40 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Kintetsu Nara to Universal Studios Japan.
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