There are 7 ways to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japan by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train [170333] Kobe Port Liner
- Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train [105679] Hanshin Main Line Rapid Exp. / ...
1h 31m¥865–1,210Drive 33.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japancar 33.9 km
39 min¥587–848Train, bus
- Take the train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train [170333] Kobe Port Liner
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya BT to Universal Studios Japanbus
2h 3m¥1,010–1,050Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kobe-UKB to Universal Studio Japan33.9 km
39 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japantaxi 33.9 km
39 min¥13,000–16,000Train via Kobe-Sannomiya
- Take the train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train [170333] Kobe Port Liner
- Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Amagasakitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
1h 43m¥865–1,210Bus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
2h 28m¥1,710–2,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japan is to drive which costs ¥550 - ¥850 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japan is to drive which takes 39 min and costs ¥550 - ¥850.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe Airport (UKB) station to Universal Studio Japan. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japan. However, there are services departing from Kobe Airport and arriving at Universal-city via Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin), Amagasaki(Hanshin) and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Universal Studio Japan is 41 km. The road distance is 33.9 km.
The best way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japan without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japan, including transfers.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, depart from Kobe Airport station.
The best way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japan is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2300 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Kobe Airport (UKB), Japan and Universal Studio Japan?
You can take a train from Kobe Airport to Universal Studio Japan via Sannomiya(Port Liner), Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin), Amagasaki(Hanshin), Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kobe Airport to Universal Studios Japan via Sannomiya(Port Liner), Kobe Sannomiya Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 28m.
- Phone
- 078-302-2500
- Website
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) to Amagasaki(Hanshin)
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥370–550
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
Train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Amagasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥370–550
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Phone
- 079-223-1241
- Website
- shinkibus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya BT to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥800
- Schedules at
- shinkibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kobe-UKB to Universal Studio Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–16,000
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
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, arrive at Sannomiya(Port Liner) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japan is 34 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Universal Studio Japan.
There are 9779+ hotels available in Universal Studio Japan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Universal Studio Japan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






