There are 3 ways to get from Shirahama to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shirahama-sanbashi and arriving at Universal Studios Japan. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Shirahama and arriving at Universal-city via Tennōji and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Shirahama and Universal Studios Japan is 179 km. The road distance is 147.2 km.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4300.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Shirahama to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Shirahama to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Shirahama-sanbashi station.
Shirahama to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shirahama station.
The best way to get from Shirahama to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shirahama to Tennōji hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,400–3,400 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, Meiko Bus operates a bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Universal Studios Japan twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,000–5,500 and the journey takes 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shirahama to Tennōji
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shirahama to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
Shirahama to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tennōji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Universal Studios Japan is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Shirahama to Universal Studios Japan.
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