There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto (State) to Universal Studios Japan by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Marutamachi to Kyotosubway
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain
1h 16m¥1,069–1,485Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karasuma to Ōsakatrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 36m¥823–1,067Bus
- Take the bus from Oishibashi to Hotel Keihan Universal Towerbus Direct Express Kyoto
2h 19m¥1,130–1,161Drive 57.4 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japancar 57.4 km
56 min¥997–1,440Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japantaxi 57.4 km
56 min¥21,000–26,000Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
2h 40m¥2,024–2,605
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Universal Studios Japan is to train which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which takes 56 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto (State) to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Oishibashi and arriving at Hotel Keihan Universal Tower via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto (State) to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at Universal-city via Kyōto, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Kyoto (State) and Universal Studios Japan is 54 km. The road distance is 57.4 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Kyoto (State) to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Kyoto (State) to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Oishibashi station.
Kyoto (State) to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Marutamachi station.
The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Universal Studios Japan is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥1130 - ¥1170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Kyoto (State), Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
Keihan Bus operates a bus from Oishibashi to Hotel Keihan Universal Tower once daily. Tickets cost ¥900 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, Hankyu Railway operates a train from Karasuma to Ōsaka every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥420–550 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Subway from Marutamachi to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥220–260
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Nishikujō to Universal-city
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Karasuma to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥420–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Oishibashi to Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥900
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,400
- 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
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–26,000
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto (State) to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Hotel Keihan Universal Tower station.
Kyoto (State) to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Kyoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto (State) to Universal Studios Japan is 57 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Kyoto (State) to Universal Studios Japan.
There are 9740+ hotels available in Universal Studios Japan.