There are 4 ways to get from Nara Station 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 12m¥800–1,118Drive 38.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Nara Station to Universal Studios Japancar 38.5 km
42 min¥670–968Bus
- 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
2h 44m¥2,540–3,177Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nara Station to Universal Studios Japantaxi 38.5 km
42 min¥14,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which takes 42 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nara Station station to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Nara Station 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 12m.
The distance between Nara Station and Universal Studios Japan is 49 km. The road distance is 38.5 km.
The best way to get from Nara Station to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Nara Station to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Nara Station to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.
Nara Station 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 Station to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Nara Station, 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 bus from JR Nara Station to Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Universal Studios Japan in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nara to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- 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
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–18,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nara Station to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Nara Station to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nara Station to Universal Studios Japan is 39 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Nara Station to Universal Studios Japan.
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