There are 6 ways to get from Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
best- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain
42 min¥772–1,091Drive 27.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japancar 27.8 km
29 min¥481–695Bus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya BT to Universal Studios Japanbus
1h 49m¥996–1,008Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japantaxi 27.8 km
29 min¥10,000–13,000Train
- Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Amagasakitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
1h 21m¥851–1,168Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
2h 21m¥1,505–2,020
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥480 - ¥700 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japan is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs ¥10000 - ¥13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya BT and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Universal-city via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Shin-Kōbe Station and Universal Studios Japan is 41 km. The road distance is 27.8 km.
The best way to get from Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 42 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Shinki Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya BT station.
Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.
The best way to get from Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japan is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 42 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥990 - ¥1010 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Shin-Kōbe Station, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
You can take a train from Shin Kobe to Universal Studios Japan via Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 42 min. Alternatively, Shinki Bus operates a bus from Kobe Sannomiya BT to Universal Studios Japan 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥800 and the journey takes 35 min.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Kobe to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Kobe to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥470–700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
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
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Amagasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥370–550
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Phone
- 079-223-1241
- Website
- shinkibus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya BT to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥800
- Schedules at
- shinkibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- 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
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–13,000
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
Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Shinki Bus, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japan is 28 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Shin-Kōbe Station to Universal Studios Japan.
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