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How to get fromNara-shi to Universal Studios Japanby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nara-shi to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Osaka-Namba

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Nambatrain train A: Nara Line Rapid Express / ...
    1h 4m
    ¥816–1,029

  2. Drive 37.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nara-shi to Universal Studios Japancar car 37.3 km
    40 min
    ¥643–928

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus T
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus bus J
    2h 41m
    ¥2,478–3,105

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nara-shi to Universal Studios Japantaxi taxi 37.3 km
    40 min
    ¥14,000–17,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nara to Nishikujōtrain train Yamatoji Rapid Service
    1h 12m
    ¥800–1,118

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  • Distance: 38.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Nara-shi, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?

Kintetsu Railway operates a train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Namba every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥550–700 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Universal Studios Japan in around 2h 41m.

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