There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain
1h 15m¥847–1,225Bus
- Take the bus from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchibus Direct Express Kyoto
1h 29m¥900Drive 52.7 km
- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Stationcar 52.7 km
50 min¥913–1,319Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Stationtaxi 52.7 km
50 min¥19,000–24,000Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- 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 7m¥1,698–2,340
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Station is to bus which costs ¥900 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Station is to drive which takes 50 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower and arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi station. Services depart once daily, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Station. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Kyōto via Nishikujō and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and BON Kyoto Station is 51 km. The road distance is 52.7 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥800 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Station, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Station bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower station.
Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Station is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥800 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥900 and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and BON Kyoto Station, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Station via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Ōsaka, and Kyōto in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥900 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- 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)
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
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥900
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- 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
- ¥600–950
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–24,000
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 Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Station bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi.
Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Station is 53 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Universal Studios Japan to BON Kyoto Station.
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