There are 5 ways to get from Nipponbashi to Universal Studio Japan by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train via Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae
best- Take the train from Shin-Imamiya to Nishikujōtrain Ōsaka Loop Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain P: JR Yumesaki Line Local
43 min¥445–550Train
cheapest- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Nishikujotrain [107572] Hanshin Namba / ...
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain P: JR Yumesaki Line Local
44 min¥259–365Bus
- Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus N
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
1h 49m¥1,217–1,658Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nipponbashi to Universal Studio Japantaxi 11 km
14 min¥4,600–5,500Walk
- Take the foot from Nipponbashi to Universal Studio Japanwalk 8.9 km
1h 48m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nipponbashi to Universal Studio Japan is to train which costs ¥250 - ¥370 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Nipponbashi to Universal Studio Japan is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs ¥4600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nipponbashi station to Universal Studio Japan. However, there are services departing from Nanba Station, Osaka and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Nipponbashi to Universal Studio Japan. However, there are services departing from Ebisuchō and arriving at Universal-city via Shin-Imamiya and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Nipponbashi and Universal Studio Japan is 12 km.
The best way to get from Nipponbashi to Universal Studio Japan without a car is to train via Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae which takes 43 min and costs ¥440 - ¥550.
It takes approximately 43 min to get from Nipponbashi to Universal Studio Japan, including transfers.
Nipponbashi to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Nanba Station, Osaka.
Nipponbashi to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Imamiya station.
The best way to get from Nipponbashi to Universal Studio Japan is to train via Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae which takes 43 min and costs ¥440 - ¥550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Nipponbashi, Ōsaka, Japan and Universal Studio Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Nipponbashi to Universal Studio Japan via Ebisuchō, Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae, Shin-Imamiya, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nipponbashi to Universal Studios Japan via Nanba Station, Osaka, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 1h 49m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Imamiya to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥140–200
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishikujō to Universal-city
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishikujō to Universal-city
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Osaka-Namba to Nishikujo
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥160–230
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–750
- 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
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–5,500
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
Nipponbashi to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Nipponbashi to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
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