There are 4 ways to get from Kure to Universal Studios Japan by train, night bus, car, ferry, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kure to Hiroshimatrain [32136] JR Kure / ...
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
2h 52m¥5,131–7,535Night bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Hiroshima to Universal Studios Japannightbus Jx522
10h¥4,436–7,105Drive 325.5 km
- Drive from Kure to Universal Studios Japancar 325.5 km
4h 21m¥5,606–8,098Ferry, train, fly
- Take the ferry from Kure to Matsuyamaferry
- Take the train from Takahama(Ehime) to Otemachi Sta.train
- Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
5h 15m
Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kure to Universal Studios Japan is to train which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kure to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kure to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Kure to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Kure and arriving at Universal-city via Hiroshima, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Kure and Universal Studios Japan is 339 km. The road distance is 325.5 km.
The best way to get from Kure to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Kure to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Kure to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Hiroshima station.
Kure to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kure station.
Kure to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
What companies run services between Kure, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
You can take a train from Kure to Universal Studios Japan via Hiroshima, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Hiroshima to Universal Studios Japan once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–6,500 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kure to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥430–650
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–6,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 089-948-3323
- Website
- Iyotetsu
Train from Takahama(Ehime) to Otemachi Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Iyotetsu
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Hiroshima to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–6,500
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥4,000–6,500
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,500–6,500
- Phone
- 082-253-1212
- [email protected]
- Website
- setonaikaikisen.co.jp
Ferry from Kure to Matsuyama
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–7,500
- Schedules at
- setonaikaikisen.co.jp
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Kure to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kure to Universal Studios Japan is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Kure to Universal Studios Japan.
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