There are 5 ways to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japan by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Universal Studios Japanbus Nanko/Tempozan
1h 10m¥1,200–1,800Drive 48.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japancar 48.1 km
45 min¥835–1,206Train
- Take the train from Kansai-Airport to Nishikujōtrain Kansai Airport Rapid Service
1h 24m¥1,181–1,362Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Osaka Kansai-KIX to Universal Studio Japan48.1 km
45 min¥7,500–10,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japantaxi 48.1 km
45 min¥18,000–22,000
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japan is to drive which costs ¥800 - ¥1300 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japan is to Airport Transfer which takes 45 min and costs ¥7500 - ¥10000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and arriving at Universal Studios Japan. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japan. However, there are services departing from Kansai-Airport and arriving at Universal-city via Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) and Universal Studio Japan is 52 km. The road distance is 48.1 km.
The best way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japan without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
The bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Universal Studios Japan takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kansai-Airport station.
The best way to get from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japan is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1400 and takes 1h 24m.
What companies run services between Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX), Japan and Universal Studio Japan?
Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise operates a bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Universal Studios Japan hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kansai-Airport to Nishikujō every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,300 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kansai-Airport to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 072-461-1374
- Website
- kate.co.jp
Bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- kate.co.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Osaka Kansai-KIX to Universal Studio Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–10,000
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–22,000
Kamome Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-381-7789
- Website
- kamometaxi.com
Kobe MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-303-6001
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kobe Sogo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-451-0808
- Website
- kobesogo.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japan is 48 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Universal Studio Japan.
There are 9794+ hotels available in Universal Studio Japan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) and Universal Studio Japan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.