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There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain train
    1h 26m
    ¥1,497–2,225

  2. Drive 83.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Himejicar car 83.7 km
    1h 27m
    ¥1,453–2,099

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus J
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus bus H
    3h 10m
    ¥2,789–5,840

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Higashi-Himejitrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2h 2m
    ¥1,497–2,075

  5. Train via Nishidai(Hyogo)

    1. Take the train from Amagasaki to Nishidaitrain train Hanshin Main Line Limited Express Chokutsu Tokkyu / ...
    2. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain train [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
    3h 3m
    ¥1,477–2,155

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  • Distance: 95 km
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Ōsaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Shin Osaka in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Station via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 3h 10m.

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