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How to get fromKyoto to Universal Studio Japanby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Universal Studio Japan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    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
    58 min
    ¥871–1,217

  2. 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 37m
    ¥1,821–2,450

  3. Drive  58.6 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Universal Studio Japancar car 58.6 km
    58 min
    ¥1,001–1,446

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Universal Studio Japantaxi taxi 58.6 km
    58 min
    ¥26,000–32,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jujo Aburanokoji to Universal Studios Japanbus bus Direct Express Kyoto
    2h 57m
    ¥1,106–1,142

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  • Distance: 50.7 km
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Universal Studio Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Universal Studio Japan via Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Universal Studios Japan via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 37m.

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