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How to get fromNagano to Universal Studios Japanby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Nagano to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Tsurugatrain train Kagayaki
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōsakatrain train Thunderbird
    4h 15m
    ¥7,379–9,837

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Universal Studios Japanbus bus
    9h 36m
    ¥4,500–15,000

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the night bus from Ueda Station to Universal Studios Japannightbus night bus Chikumagawa Liner
    11h 34m
    ¥5,705–11,799

  4. Drive 414.4 km

    1. Drive from Nagano to Universal Studios Japancar car 414.4 km
    6h 12m
    ¥7,191–10,386

  5. Train via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Tsuruhashitrain train Urban Liner / ...
    6h 33m

  6. Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Muraitrain train
    2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane MMJ - UKB
    5h 5m
    ¥23,237–34,407

  7. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HND - ITM
    5h 12m
    ¥16,418–24,925

  8. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane HND - UKB
    5h 38m
    ¥14,683–33,185

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,441Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 502.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?

You can take a train from Nagano to Universal Studios Japan via Tsuruga, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Nagano Station to Universal Studios Japan once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–15,000 and the journey takes 9h 33m. Nagaden Bus also services this route once daily.

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