There are 8 ways to get from MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan by train, subway, bus, night 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 Universal-citytrain
1h 4m¥871–1,217Train, subway
- Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Hommachisubway
- Take the subway from Hommachi to Asashiobashisubway
1h 50mBus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Hotel Keihan Universal Towerbus Direct Express Kyoto
2h 7m¥900Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo to Universal Studios Japannightbus
1h 48mTrain via Kyōto
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain JR Kyoto Line / ...
1h 31m¥874–1,222Bus 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 18m¥1,821–2,351Drive 53.6 km
- Drive from MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japancar 53.6 km
50 min¥929–1,341Taxi
- Take the taxi from MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japantaxi 53.6 km
50 min¥20,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan is to bus which costs ¥900 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which takes 50 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi station and arriving at Hotel Keihan Universal Tower. Services depart once daily, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Universal-city via Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between MIMARU Kyoto Station and Universal Studios Japan is 51 km. The road distance is 53.6 km.
The best way to get from MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi.
MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥900 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between MIMARU Kyoto Station, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
You can take a vehicle from MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan via Kyōto, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h 4m. 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.
- 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 Universal-city
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- 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
Train from Kyoto to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- Osaka Metro
Subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Hommachi
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–260
- Website
- Osaka Metro
Subway from Hommachi to Asashiobashi
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–260
- Website
- Osaka Metro
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥900
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
- 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
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–24,000
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
MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Hotel Keihan Universal Tower station.
MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan is 54 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from MIMARU Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan.
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