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There are 7 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Gotemba by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Mishimatrain train Kodama
    5h 35m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Universal Studios Japan to Numazu Station North Exitnightbus night bus Wx3953
    10h 54m
    ¥3,700–11,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotembabus bus
    8h 16m
    ¥4,970–14,440

  4. Drive  405.4 km

    1. Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Gotembacar car 405.4 km
    4h 35m
    ¥6,200–8,955

  5. Fly from Osaka International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    2. Take the train from Yokohama to 国府津 Kōzutrain train
    3. Take the train from 国府津 Kōzu to 御殿場 Gotembatrain train
    5h 37m

  6. Fly from Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    2. Take the train from Yokohama to 国府津 Kōzutrain train
    3. Take the train from 国府津 Kōzu to 御殿場 Gotembatrain train
    6h 16m

  7. Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus bus
    3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane TKS - HND
    4. Take the train from Yokohama to 国府津 Kōzutrain train
    7h 49m
    ¥24,584–53,057

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar210Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,129Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Universal Studios Japan to Gotemba.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 452.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Gotemba, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Mishima every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Tomei Gotemba via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi in around 8h 16m.

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