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How to get fromKyoto Imperial Palace to Universal Studios Japanby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Universal Studios Japan by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Marutamachi to Kyotosubway subway
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain train
    1h 27m
    ¥1,069–1,485

  2. Train via Kyōbashi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jingu-Marutamachi to Kyobashi(Osaka)train train Keihan Main Line Semi-Express / ...
    2h 3m
    ¥738–959

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus bus J
    2h 58m
    ¥2,030–2,580

  4. Drive 58.5 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Universal Studios Japancar car 58.5 km
    57 min
    ¥1,014–1,465

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Universal Studios Japantaxi taxi 58.5 km
    57 min
    ¥21,000–26,000

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Ōsakatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    1h 51m
    ¥855–1,060

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  • Distance: 54.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Kyoto Imperial Palace, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Universal Studios Japan via Kojinguchi, Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Universal Studios Japan in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, Hankyu Railway operates a train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Ōsaka every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥430–550 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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