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How to get fromUniversal City Station to Kintetsu Naraby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal City Station to Kintetsu Nara by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nishikujō to Naratrain train Yamatoji Rapid Service
    1h 37m
    ¥797–1,135

  2. Drive 39.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Universal City Station to Kintetsu Naracar car 39.2 km
    42 min
    ¥675–974

  3. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Asashiobashi to Nagata(Osaka)subway subway
    2. Take the train from Nagata(Osaka) to Ikomatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ikoma to Kintetsu-Naratrain train
    1h 59m
    ¥899–1,625

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus J
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus bus T
    2h 51m
    ¥1,998–3,040

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal City Station to Kintetsu Narataxi taxi 39.2 km
    42 min
    ¥14,000–18,000

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  • Distance: 50.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Universal City Station, Japan and Kintetsu Nara, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nishikujō to Nara hourly. Tickets cost ¥700–1,000 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal City Station to Kintetsu Nara via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and JR Nara Station in around 2h 51m.

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