There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Universal Studio Japan by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain P: JR Yumesaki Line Local
14 min¥95–140Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japanbus
35 min¥260–2,800Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain
37 min¥301–427Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka to Universal Studio Japantaxi 9.1 km
12 min¥3,900–4,800Walk
- Take the foot from Osaka to Universal Studio Japanwalk 8 km
1h 35m
Osaka to Universal Studio Japan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Universal Studio Japan is to train which costs ¥95 - ¥140 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Universal Studio Japan is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs ¥3900 - ¥4800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) and arriving at Universal Studios Japan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nishikujō and arriving at Universal-city. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.
The distance between Osaka and Universal Studio Japan is 4 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Universal Studio Japan without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs ¥95 - ¥140.
The train from Nishikujō to Universal-city takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Osaka to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) station.
Osaka to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nishikujō station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Universal Studio Japan is to train which takes 14 min and costs ¥95 - ¥140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥260 - ¥2800 and takes 35 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.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishikujō to Universal-city
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–150
- Schedules at
- 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-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥260–2,800
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0954-63-3111
- Website
- yutoku.jp
Bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥370–550
- Website
- https://www.yutoku.jp/
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,800
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 to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
Osaka to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Universal-city station.
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