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How to get fromUeda to Universal Studios Japanby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Ueda to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ueda Nagano to Toyamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōsakatrain train
    5h 35m
    ¥8,072–11,114

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Naganodo Koshoku IC to Universal Studios Japanbus bus
    10h 49m
    ¥4,999–15,566

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the night bus from Ueda Station to Universal Studios Japannightbus night bus Chikumagawa Liner
    9h 55m
    ¥5,000–11,000

  4. Drive 404.4 km

    1. Drive from Ueda to Universal Studios Japancar car 404.4 km
    5h 59m
    ¥6,947–10,034

  5. Train via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Shinonoi to Nagoyatrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Tsuruhashitrain train Urban Liner / ...
    7h 52m

  6. Night bus via Nagano

    1. Take the night bus from Nagano to Universal Studios Japannightbus night bus
    12h 9m
    ¥10,325–13,936

  7. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ueda to Uenotrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HND - ITM
    5h 28m
    ¥15,993–24,374

  8. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train

    1. Take the train from Ueda to Uenotrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane HND - UKB
    3. Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Amagasakitrain train
    6h 4m
    ¥14,258–29,634

  9. Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe

    1. Take the train from Ueda(Nagano) to Shinonoitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Muraitrain train
    3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane MMJ - UKB
    4. Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Amagasakitrain train
    6h 34m
    ¥23,632–34,953

  10. Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe

    1. Take the train from Ueda to Uenotrain train
    2. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain train
    3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane IBR - UKB
    7h 6m
    ¥21,808–40,944

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar217Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,054Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 546.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Ueda, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?

You can take a train from Ueda Nagano to Universal Studios Japan via Toyama, Tsuruga, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Naganodo Koshoku IC to Universal Studios Japan once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–15,000 and the journey takes 9h 14m.

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