There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Sakurajimatrain
1h 14m¥886–1,237Bus
- 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 48m¥1,821–2,351Drive 58.8 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan (Station)car 58.8 km
58 min¥1,019–1,471Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan (Station)taxi 58.8 km
58 min¥22,000–27,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan (Station) is to train which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan (Station) is to drive which takes 58 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Universal Studios Japan (Station). 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 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan (Station). However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Sakurajima via Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Kyoto and Universal Studios Japan (Station) is 53 km. The road distance is 58.8 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan (Station), including transfers.
Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan (Station) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan (Station) is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Universal Studios Japan (Station), Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Universal Studios Japan (Station) via Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Sakurajima in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Universal Studios Japan (Station) via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Universal Studios Japan in around 2h 48m.
- 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 Sakurajima
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–27,000
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 Studios Japan (Station) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan (Station) is 59 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Kyoto to Universal Studios Japan (Station).
There are 9779+ hotels available in Universal Studios Japan (Station).