There are 4 ways to get from Universal City Port to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
1h 12m¥847–1,225Bus
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus J
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 23m¥1,698–2,340Drive 58 km
- Drive from Universal City Port to Kyotocar 58 km
57 min¥1,006–1,454Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal City Port to Kyototaxi 58 km
57 min¥21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal City Port to Kyoto is to train which costs ¥800 - ¥1300 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Universal City Port to Kyoto is to drive which takes 57 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal City Port to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Osaka Airport and Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal City Port to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Kyōto via Nishikujō and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Universal City Port and Kyoto is 51 km. The road distance is 58 km.
The best way to get from Universal City Port to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥800 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Universal City Port to Kyoto, including transfers.
Universal City Port to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal City Port to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
The best way to get from Universal City Port to Kyoto is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥800 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Universal City Port, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ōsaka to Kyōto every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥650–950 and the journey takes 34 min. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal City Port to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–950
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–26,000
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
Universal City Port to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Universal City Port to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal City Port to Kyoto is 58 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Universal City Port to Kyoto.
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