There are 4 ways to get from Okayama to Universal Studios Japan by train, subway, bus, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
- Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nambasubway Midosuji
1h 23m¥2,821–3,880Bus
- Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Universal Studios Japanbus Okayama to Osaka
3h 44m¥3,400Drive 170.5 km
- Drive from Okayama to Universal Studios Japancar 170.5 km
2h 35m¥2,962–4,278Train
- Take the train from Okayama to Nishi Akashitrain Hikari
- Take the train from Nishi-Akashi to Shinfukushimatrain [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
2h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Universal Studios Japan is to train and subway which costs ¥2800 - ¥3900 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Okayama to Universal Studios Japan is to train and subway which takes 1h 23m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Okayama Station West Exit station and arriving at Universal Studios Japan. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Okayama to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Universal-city via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Osaka-Namba and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Okayama and Universal Studios Japan is 173 km. The road distance is 170.5 km.
The best way to get from Okayama to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 23m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3900.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Okayama to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Okayama to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Okayama Station West Exit.
Okayama to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Okayama station.
The best way to get from Okayama to Universal Studios Japan is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Okayama, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Universal Studios Japan 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,400 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Okayama to Universal Studios Japan via Nishi Akashi, Nishi-Akashi, Shinfukushima, Fukushima, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Okayama to Nishi Akashi
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Nishi-Akashi to Shinfukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- osakametro.co.jp
Subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–270
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
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More Questions & Answers
Okayama to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
Okayama to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Universal Studios Japan is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Okayama to Universal Studios Japan.
There are 9738+ hotels available in Universal Studios Japan.