There are 6 ways to get from Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train via Kyōto
best- Take the train from Nijō to Kyōtotrain
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain
1h 35m¥960–1,390Train
cheapest- Take the train from Oomiya to Ōsakatrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 51m¥616–799Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
2h 59m¥1,915–2,510Drive 56.5 km
- Drive from Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japancar 56.5 km
55 min¥979–1,413Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japantaxi 56.5 km
55 min¥21,000–26,000Subway, train
- Take the subway from Nijojomae to Sanjokeihansubway
- Take the train from Sanjo to Kyobashi(Osaka)train
- Take the train from Kyōbashi to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain
1h 47m¥919–1,213
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan is to train which costs ¥600 - ¥800 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which takes 55 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nijō Castle station to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Nijō and arriving at Universal-city via Kyōto, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Nijō Castle and Universal Studios Japan is 57 km. The road distance is 56.5 km.
The best way to get from Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train via Kyōto which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥950 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nijō station.
The best way to get from Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan is to train via Kyōto which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥950 - ¥1400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1900 - ¥2600 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Nijō Castle, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan via Nijō, Kyōto, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan via Nijō, Kyōto, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Universal Studios Japan in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nijō to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Nishikujō to Universal-city
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyōbashi to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥160–230
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Nishikujō to Universal-city
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- Kyoto City Subway
Subway from Nijojomae to Sanjokeihan
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Website
- Kyoto City Subway
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
Train from Sanjo to Kyobashi(Osaka)
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥450–600
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Oomiya to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥420–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,400
- 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
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–26,000
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan is 56 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Nijō Castle to Universal Studios Japan.
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