There are 7 ways to get from Kobe to Universal Studios Japan by bus, train, night bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya BT to Universal Studios Japanbus
43 min¥800Drive 29.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe to Universal Studios Japancar 29.3 km
30 min¥510–736Train
- Take the train from Motomachi to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
59 min¥671–982Night bus
- Take the night bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMPT Building to Universal Studios Japannightbus Jh1651
32 min¥600–900Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kobe to Universal Studios Japantaxi 29.3 km
30 min¥11,000–14,000Train via Amagasaki(Hanshin)
- Take the train from Motomachi to Amagasakitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
1h 18m¥668–938Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- 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¥1,505–2,020
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥500 - ¥750 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Universal Studios Japan is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs ¥11000 - ¥14000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kobe Sannomiya BT and arriving at Universal Studios Japan. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Motomachi and arriving at Universal-city via Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Kobe and Universal Studios Japan is 29 km. The road distance is 29.3 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to bus which takes 43 min and costs ¥800.
The bus from Kobe Sannomiya BT to Universal Studios Japan takes 35 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
Kobe to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Shinki Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya BT station.
Kobe to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Motomachi station.
The best way to get from Kobe to Universal Studios Japan is to bus which takes 43 min and costs ¥800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 59 min.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
Shinki Bus operates a bus from Kobe Sannomiya BT to Universal Studios Japan 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥800 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Motomachi to Ōsaka every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥500–700 and the journey takes 32 min. Hanshin Electric Railway also services this route every 15 minutes.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Motomachi to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Motomachi to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–700
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
Train from Motomachi to Amagasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMPT Building to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–14,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Kobe to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Shinki Bus, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
Kobe to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Universal Studios Japan is 29 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Kobe to Universal Studios Japan.
There are 9718+ hotels available in Universal Studios Japan.