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How to get fromKobe to Universal Studio Japanby train, bus, night bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Universal Studio Japan by train, bus, night bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motomachi to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain train
    1h 4m
    ¥671–982

  2. Drive 29.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kobe to Universal Studio Japancar car 29.2 km
    32 min
    ¥503–726

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus bus J
    1h 55m
    ¥1,505–2,020

  4. Night bus

    1. Take the night bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMPT Building to Universal Studios Japannightbus night bus Jh1651
    28 min
    ¥550–850

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kobe to Universal Studio Japantaxi taxi 29.2 km
    32 min
    ¥11,000–14,000

  6. Train via Amagasaki(Hanshin)

    1. Take the train from Motomachi to Amagasakitrain train Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
    1h 23m
    ¥668–938

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  • Distance: 39 km
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Universal Studio Japan?

You can take a train from Motomachi to Universal Studio Japan via Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal and Osaka Itami Airport in around 1h 55m.

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