There are 4 ways to get from Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japan by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain Kansai Airport Rapid Service / ...
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain P: JR Yumesaki Line Local
34 min¥196–280Drive 9 km
cheapest- Drive from Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japancar 9 km
12 min¥157–227Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japanbus
38 min¥260–2,800Taxi
- Take the taxi from Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japantaxi 9 km
12 min¥3,900–4,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japan is to drive which costs ¥150 - ¥230 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japan is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs ¥3900 - ¥4700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) and arriving at Universal Studios Japan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
No, there is no direct train from Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japan. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Universal-city via Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Umeda (Station) and Universal Studio Japan is 8 km. The road distance is 9 km.
The best way to get from Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japan without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs ¥190 - ¥280.
It takes approximately 34 min to get from Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japan, including transfers.
Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) station.
Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
The best way to get from Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japan is to train which takes 34 min and costs ¥190 - ¥280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥260 - ¥2800 and takes 38 min.
What companies run services between Umeda (Station), Ōsaka, Japan and Universal Studio Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japan via Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 34 min. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan once daily. Tickets cost ¥260–2,800 and the journey takes 35 min.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
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-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥260–2,800
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,700
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japan is 9 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Umeda (Station) to Universal Studio Japan.
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