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How to get fromNara Station to Universal Studio Japanby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nara Station to Universal Studio Japan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nara to Tennōjitrain train Q: Yamatoji Line Rapid / ...
    2. Take the train from Tennōji to Nishikujōtrain train Ōsaka Loop Line Local / ...
    1h 13m
    ¥849–1,195

  2. Drive  39.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nara Station to Universal Studio Japancar car 39.7 km
    44 min
    ¥606–875

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus T
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus bus J
    2h 39m
    ¥2,729–3,361

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nara Station to Universal Studio Japantaxi taxi 39.7 km
    44 min
    ¥17,000–21,000

  5. Train via Osaka-Namba

    1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Nambatrain train
    2. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Nishikujotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain train
    1h 28m
    ¥836–1,049

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  • Distance: 49.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Nara Station, Japan and Universal Studio Japan?

You can take a train from Nara to Universal Studio Japan via Tennōji, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 39m.

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