There are 4 ways to get from Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japan by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
45 min¥600–950Drive 18.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japancar 18.6 km
23 min¥322–465Train
- Take the train from Hotarugaike to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain
1h 4m¥410–545Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japantaxi 18.6 km
23 min¥7,000–9,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥320 - ¥470 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japan is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs ¥7000 - ¥9000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Osaka Itami Airport and arriving at Universal Studios Japan. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Hotarugaike and arriving at Universal-city via Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Osaka Airport and Universal Studios Japan is 19 km. The road distance is 18.6 km.
The best way to get from Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs ¥600 - ¥950.
The bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japan takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Osaka Itami Airport station.
Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Hotarugaike station.
The best way to get from Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japan is to bus which takes 45 min and costs ¥600 - ¥950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥410 - ¥550 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Osaka Airport, Hyōgo, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus operates a bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japan hourly. Tickets cost ¥600–950 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japan via Hotarugaike, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 1h 4m.
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Hotarugaike to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–270
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
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)
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.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
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–9,000
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
Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japan is 19 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Osaka Airport to Universal Studios Japan.
There are 9802+ hotels available in Universal Studios Japan.