There are 4 ways to get from Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird
1h 50m¥2,240–3,117Bus
- Take the bus from Tsuruga IC to Osaka Umedabus
3h 4m¥3,267–4,577Drive 146.8 km
- Drive from Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japancar 146.8 km
2h 27m¥2,550–3,684Train, bus
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
3h 30m¥3,219–4,318
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japan is to train which costs ¥2200 - ¥3200 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Tsuruga IC and arriving at Osaka Umeda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Tsuruga and arriving at Universal-city via Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Tsuruga and Universal Studios Japan is 145 km. The road distance is 146.8 km.
The best way to get from Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3200.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Tsuruga IC station.
Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tsuruga station.
The best way to get from Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥4600 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Tsuruga, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tsuruga to Ōsaka hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,000–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Tsuruga IC to Osaka Umeda twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,300 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tsuruga to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Tsuruga IC to Osaka Umeda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,300
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,400
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Osaka Umeda station.
Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japan is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Tsuruga to Universal Studios Japan.
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