There are 4 ways to get from Takamatsu to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain [31528] Marine-Liner 22 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
2h 20m¥3,868–5,415Drive 184.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Takamatsu to Universal Studios Japancar 184.1 km
2h 43m¥3,201–4,623Bus
- Take the bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Universal Studios Japanbus Takamatsu Express Kobe
3h 19m¥4,500Bus via Ōsaka
- Take the bus from Ritsurin Garden to Ōsakabus
4h 14m¥4,695–4,780
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takamatsu to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Takamatsu to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ritsurin Koenmae and arriving at Universal Studios Japan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Takamatsu to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Takamatsu(Kagawa) and arriving at Universal-city via Okayama, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Takamatsu and Universal Studios Japan is 238 km. The road distance is 184.1 km.
The best way to get from Takamatsu to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Takamatsu to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Takamatsu to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Ritsurin Koenmae station.
Takamatsu to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Takamatsu(Kagawa) station.
The best way to get from Takamatsu to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Takamatsu, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
You can take a train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Universal Studios Japan via Okayama, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Universal Studios Japan once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500 and the journey takes 3h 11m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Ritsurin Garden to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Takamatsu to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
Takamatsu to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takamatsu to Universal Studios Japan is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Takamatsu to Universal Studios Japan.
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