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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train Thunderbird / ...
    53 min
    ¥871–1,217

  2. Train via Oomiya

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oomiya to Ōsakatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    1h 28m
    ¥616–799

  3. Drive 57.4 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japancar car 57.4 km
    56 min
    ¥997–1,440

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japantaxi taxi 57.4 km
    56 min
    ¥21,000–26,000

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  • Distance: 50.3 km
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Universal Studios 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 26 min. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route once daily.

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