There are 4 ways to get from Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kurashiki to Okayamatrain [31614] JR Hakubi / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
1h 44m¥2,876–4,120Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Kurashiki to Ōsakanighttrain Sunrise Izumo
3h 8m¥2,814–3,914Bus
- Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Universal Studios Japanbus Okayama to Osaka
5h 1m¥3,681–3,790Drive 194.4 km
- Drive from Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japancar 194.4 km
2h 41m¥3,379–4,880
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japan is to night train which costs ¥2800 - ¥4000 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurashiki station to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Okayama Station West Exit and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Kurashiki and arriving at Universal-city via Okayama, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Kurashiki and Universal Studios Japan is 184 km. The road distance is 194.4 km.
The best way to get from Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Okayama Station West Exit.
Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kurashiki station.
The best way to get from Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥3800 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Kurashiki, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
You can take a train from Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japan via Okayama, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Universal Studios Japan 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,400 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kurashiki to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥280–390
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Night train from Kurashiki to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japan is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Kurashiki to Universal Studios Japan.
There are 9543+ hotels available in Universal Studios Japan.