There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studio Japan to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Universal-city to Ōsakatrain JR Yume Saki Sen
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
1h 5m¥799–1,156Train via Oomiya
cheapest- Take the train from Ōsaka to Oomiyatrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 36m¥569–756Bus
- 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 10m¥1,870–2,440Drive 57 km
- Drive from Universal Studio Japan to Kyotocar 57 km
55 min¥873–1,261Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studio Japan to Kyototaxi 57 km
55 min¥25,000–31,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Kyoto is to train via Oomiya which costs ¥550 - ¥800 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Kyoto is to drive which takes 55 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studio Japan 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 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studio Japan to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Kyōto via Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Universal Studio Japan and Kyoto is 51 km. The road distance is 57 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Universal Studio Japan to Kyoto, including transfers.
Universal Studio Japan to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studio Japan to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.
The best way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Kyoto is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥2500 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Universal Studio Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studio Japan to Kyōto via Universal-city and Ōsaka in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Universal-city to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥140–210
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Oomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥420–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- 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
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- ¥25,000–31,000
Uber
- Website
- uber.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
Nihon Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 50 3116 4791
- Website
- nihon-kotsu-taxi.jp
MK Taxi Osaka
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
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Booking & Getting There
Universal Studio Japan to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Universal Studio Japan to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studio Japan to Kyoto is 57 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Universal Studio Japan to Kyoto.
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