There are 5 ways to get from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japan by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- 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¥301–427Drive 12.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japancar 12.8 km
16 min¥223–321Bus
- Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studios Japanbus
44 min¥390–2,800Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japantaxi 12.8 km
16 min¥5,000–6,500Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Take the bus from Shin-Osaka Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus S
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
1h 40m¥1,047–1,463
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japan is to drive which costs ¥220 - ¥330 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japan is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥6500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station station and arriving at Universal Studios Japan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
No, there is no direct train from Shin-Ōsaka Station station to Universal Studio Japan. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Universal-city via Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between Shin-Ōsaka Station and Universal Studio Japan is 11 km. The road distance is 12.8 km.
The best way to get from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japan without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs ¥300 - ¥430.
It takes approximately 37 min to get from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japan, including transfers.
Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
The best way to get from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japan is to train which takes 37 min and costs ¥300 - ¥430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥390 - ¥2800 and takes 44 min.
What companies run services between Shin-Ōsaka Station, Japan and Universal Studio Japan?
You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japan via Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 37 min. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studios Japan once daily. Tickets cost ¥390–2,800 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–150
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
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
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥390–2,800
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Shin-Osaka Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥440–550
- Schedules at
- okkbus.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
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–6,500
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
Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japan is 13 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Universal Studio Japan.
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