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How to get fromOsaka to Universal Studio Japanby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Universal Studio Japan by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain train P: JR Yumesaki Line Local
    14 min
    ¥95–140

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japanbus bus
    35 min
    ¥260–2,800

  3. Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain train
    36 min
    ¥301–427

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Osaka to Universal Studio Japantaxi taxi 9.1 km
    12 min
    ¥4,400–5,500

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Osaka to Universal Studio Japanwalk walk 8 km
    1h 35m

Osaka to Universal Studio Japan by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4 km
  • Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Universal Studio Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nishikujō to Universal-city every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥95–140 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan once daily. Tickets cost ¥260–2,800 and the journey takes 35 min. Yutoku Jidousya also services this route once daily.

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