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How to get fromMercure Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japanby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Mercure Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain train
    1h
    ¥871–1,217

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Hotel Keihan Universal Towerbus bus Direct Express Kyoto
    1h 26m
    ¥900

  3. Drive 53.8 km

    1. Drive from Mercure Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japancar car 53.8 km
    51 min
    ¥932–1,346

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mercure Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japantaxi taxi 53.8 km
    51 min
    ¥20,000–24,000

  5. Train via Kyōto

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train JR Kyoto Line / ...
    1h 27m
    ¥874–1,222

  6. Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus bus J
    2h 26m
    ¥1,821–2,351

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  • Distance: 50.8 km
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Mercure Kyoto Station, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Mercure Kyoto Station to Universal Studios Japan via Kyōto, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h. 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 1h 10m.

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