There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Universal Studio Japan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
1h 7m¥873–1,221Bus 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 37m¥1,821–2,351Drive 58.6 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Universal Studio Japancar 58.6 km
58 min¥1,017–1,469Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyoto to Universal Studio Japantaxi 58.6 km
58 min¥22,000–26,000Bus
- Take the bus from Jujo Aburanokoji to Universal Studios Japanbus Direct Express Kyoto
2h 57m¥1,106–1,142
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Universal Studio Japan is to train which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Universal Studio Japan is to drive which takes 58 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Universal Studio Japan. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Universal Studio Japan. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Universal-city via Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Kyoto and Universal Studio Japan is 51 km. The road distance is 58.6 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Universal Studio Japan without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Kyoto to Universal Studio Japan, including transfers.
Kyoto to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Kyoto to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Universal Studio Japan is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, which costs ¥1800 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Universal Studio Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Ōsaka every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥650–950 and the journey takes 35 min. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route once daily. 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.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Jujo Aburanokoji to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥900
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–26,000
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 to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Kyoto to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Universal Studio Japan is 59 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Kyoto to Universal Studio Japan.
There are 9706+ hotels available in Universal Studio Japan.