There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus Nanko/Tempozan
1h 10m¥1,200–1,800Drive 45.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX)car 45.7 km
40 min¥791–1,143Train
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Kansai-Airporttrain Kansai Airport Rapid Service
1h 39m¥1,097–1,435Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai-KIX45.7 km
40 min¥7,500–10,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX)taxi 45.7 km
40 min¥17,000–21,000
Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is to drive which costs ¥750 - ¥1200 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is to Airport Transfer which takes 40 min and costs ¥7500 - ¥10000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Kansai Airport Terminal 1. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX). However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Kansai-Airport via Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Universal Studio Japan and Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is 52 km. The road distance is 45.7 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
The bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kansai Airport Terminal 1 takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.
Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nishikujō station.
The best way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Universal Studio Japan and Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX), Japan?
Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise operates a bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kansai Airport Terminal 1 hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nishikujō to Kansai-Airport every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,300 and the journey takes 1h 12m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishikujō to Kansai-Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 072-461-1374
- Website
- kate.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kansai Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- kate.co.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai-KIX
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–10,000
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- ¥17,000–21,000
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 Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.
Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kansai-Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) is 46 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Universal Studio Japan to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX).
There are 298+ hotels available in Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Universal Studio Japan and Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.