There are 5 ways to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Universal Studio Japan by bus, tram, train, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
40 min¥600–950Drive 19.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Universal Studio Japancar 19.7 km
25 min¥343–495Tram, train
- Take the tram from Osaka Airport to Hotarugaiketram
- Take the train from Hotarugaike to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain
57 min¥612–781Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Universal Studio Japantaxi 19.7 km
25 min¥7,500–9,500Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Osaka Itami-ITM to Universal Studio Japan19.7 km
25 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Universal Studio Japan is to drive which costs ¥340 - ¥500 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Universal Studio Japan is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs ¥7500 - ¥9500.
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 Itami Airport (ITM) to Universal Studio Japan. However, there are services departing from Osaka Airport and arriving at Universal-city via Hotarugaike, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) and Universal Studio Japan is 19 km. The road distance is 19.7 km.
The best way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Universal Studio Japan without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs ¥600 - ¥950.
The bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japan takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Osaka Itami Airport station.
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by Osaka Monorail, depart from Osaka Airport station.
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
What companies run services between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), Japan and Universal Studio 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.
- Website
- Osaka Monorail
Tram from Osaka Airport to Hotarugaike
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥200–240
- Website
- Osaka Monorail
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Osaka Itami-ITM to Universal Studio Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–9,500
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
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by Osaka Monorail, arrive at Hotarugaike station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Universal Studio Japan is 20 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Universal Studio Japan.
There are 9794+ hotels available in Universal Studio Japan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) and Universal Studio Japan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.