There are 6 ways to get from Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 12mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Osaka Hankyu Sanbangaibus
6h 26m¥5,544–13,348Train, night bus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the nightbus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Universal Studios Japannightbus Jx161
9h 13mDrive 354.4 km
- Drive from Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japancar 354.4 km
5h 22m¥6,160–8,898Train
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Tsuruhashitrain Urban Liner / ...
5h 40mFly, train
- Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
- Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
- Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Nishikujotrain
2h 44m¥24,416–35,589
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan is to fly and train which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥24000 - ¥36000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Universal-city via Nagoya, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Universal Studios Japan is 370 km. The road distance is 354.4 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 4h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 4h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥14000 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
You can take a train from Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan via Nagoya, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–14,000 and the journey takes 5h 49m.
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Matsumoto Airport to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–29,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Tsuruhashi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–5,500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) to Amagasaki(Hanshin)
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥370–550
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
Train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Nishikujo
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥190–270
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–14,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row
- ¥3,000–5,000
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More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai station.
Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan is 354 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Matsumoto to Universal Studios Japan.
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