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How to get fromUniversal Studio Japan to Kyotoby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studio Japan to Kyoto by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train
    1h 15m
    ¥847–1,225

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus J
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    2h 10m
    ¥1,698–2,340

  3. Drive 56.9 km

    1. Drive from Universal Studio Japan to Kyotocar car 56.9 km
    56 min
    ¥987–1,426

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal Studio Japan to Kyototaxi taxi 56.9 km
    56 min
    ¥21,000–26,000

  5. Bus, tram, train

    1. Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus J
    2. Take the tram from Osaka Airport to Minamiibaraki(Monorail)tram tram
    3. Take the train from Minami-ibaraki to Omiyatrain train
    2h 10m
    ¥1,319–1,820

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  • Distance: 50.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 15m

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, Nishikujō, and Ōsaka in around 1h 15m. 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.

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