There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka by train, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain P: JR Yumesaki Line Local
15 min¥95–140Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
45 min¥297–425Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studio Japan to Osakataxi 7.8 km
9 min¥3,500–4,200Walk
- Take the foot from Universal Studio Japan to Osakawalk 8 km
1h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka is to train which costs ¥95 - ¥140 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥3500 - ¥4200.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Universal-city and arriving at Nishikujō. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Universal Studio Japan and Osaka is 4 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs ¥95 - ¥140.
The train from Universal-city to Nishikujō takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Universal Studio Japan to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.
Universal Studio Japan to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
There are 9506+ hotels available in Osaka.
What companies run services between Universal Studio Japan and Osaka, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Universal-city to Nishikujō every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥95–140 and the journey takes 6 min.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Universal-city to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Universal-city to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishikujō to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–150
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,200
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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