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How to get fromKumamoto to Universal Studios Japanby train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kumamoto to Universal Studios Japan by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Osakatrain train Sakura
    4h 2m
    ¥9,768–13,573

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Abeno Harukasnightbus night bus Sunrise
    11h 52m
    ¥8,255–12,070

  3. Drive 681.4 km

    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Universal Studios Japancar car 681.4 km
    8h 46m
    ¥11,822–17,076

  4. Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain train
    2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane KMJ - ITM
    4h 30m

  5. Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane FUK - ITM
    4h 19m
    ¥14,298–23,251

  6. Train to Kagoshima Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain train
    2. Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane KOJ - ITM
    5h 11m
    ¥14,607–43,520

  7. Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane plane FUK - TKS
    3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus bus
    4. Take the train from Maiko to Ōsakatrain train
    5h 39m
    ¥26,743–46,281

Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,984Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kumamoto to Shin Osaka every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥9,000–14,000 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Abeno Harukas once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000–12,000 and the journey takes 11h 21m.

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