There are 4 ways to get from Nara Kōen to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nara to Nishikujōtrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
1h 43m¥1,015–1,360Drive 40.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Okumura Commemorative Museum to Universal Studios Japancar 40.3 km
44 min¥698–1,008Bus
- Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus T
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
3h 18m¥2,720–3,470Taxi
- Take the taxi from Okumura Commemorative Museum to Universal Studios Japantaxi 40.3 km
44 min¥15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nara Kōen to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥700 - ¥1100 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Nara Kōen to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which takes 44 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Nara Kōen to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Kencho-higashi and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via JR Nara Station and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Nara Kōen to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at Universal-city via Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Nara Kōen and Universal Studios Japan is 52 km. The road distance is 40.3 km.
The best way to get from Nara Kōen to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Nara Kōen to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Nara Kōen to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.
Nara Kōen to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nara station.
The best way to get from Nara Kōen to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥3500 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Nara Kōen, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nara to Nishikujō hourly. Tickets cost ¥700–1,000 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kencho-higashi to Universal Studios Japan via Kencho-higashi, JR Nara Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Universal Studios Japan in around 3h 18m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nara to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,300
- 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
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–19,000
Kitamori
- Phone
- +81 595-38-1524
- Website
- kitamori.jp
Sanko Taxi
- Phone
- +81 595-21-0585
- Website
- sanco-taxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nara Kōen to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Nara Kōen to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nara Kōen to Universal Studios Japan is 40 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Nara Kōen to Universal Studios Japan.
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