There are 3 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Ōsaka by train, subway, 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 Nishikujōtrain P: JR Yumesaki Line Local
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain Ōsaka Loop Line Local / ...
20 min¥197–275Subway
- Take the subway from Asashiobashi to Hommachisubway [128673] OsakaMetro Chuo / ...
1h 12m¥210–260Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Osakataxi 8 km
9 min¥3,500–4,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Ōsaka is to subway which costs ¥210 - ¥260 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Ōsaka is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥3500 - ¥4300.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Asashiobashi and arriving at Hommachi. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Ōsaka is 7 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Ōsaka without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs ¥190 - ¥280.
It takes approximately 20 min to get from Universal Studios Japan to Ōsaka, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Ōsaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.
Universal Studios Japan to Ōsaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
There are 9566+ hotels available in Ōsaka.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Ōsaka, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Ōsaka via Universal-city and Nishikujō in around 20 min.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Universal-city to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nishikujō to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- Osaka Metro
Subway from Asashiobashi to Hommachi
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–260
- Website
- Osaka Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,300
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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