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How to get fromKyoto Tower to Universal Studios Japanby train, bus, night bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Kyoto Tower to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, night bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain train
    57 min
    ¥871–1,217

  2. Train via Kyōbashi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shichijo to Kyobashi(Osaka)train train
    2. Take the train from Kyōbashi to Nishikujōtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain train
    1h 35m
    ¥702–915

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Hotel Keihan Universal Towerbus bus Direct Express Kyoto
    2h 12m
    ¥900

  4. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo to Universal Studios Japannightbus night bus
    1h 52m

  5. Drive 54.2 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto Tower to Universal Studios Japancar car 54.2 km
    52 min
    ¥942–1,361

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto Tower to Universal Studios Japantaxi taxi 54.2 km
    52 min
    ¥20,000–25,000

  7. Train via Kyōto

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train JR Kyoto Line / ...
    1h 24m
    ¥874–1,222

  8. Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal

    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 22m
    ¥1,821–2,351

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  • Distance: 50.6 km
  • Duration: 57 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Kyoto Tower to Universal Studios Japan via Kyōto, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 57 min. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Hotel Keihan Universal Tower once daily. Tickets cost ¥900 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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