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How to get fromUniversal Studios Japan to Ikebukuro Ekiby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Ikebukuro Eki by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Kyoto

    best
    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Hikari / ...
    4h 9m

  2. Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus Be285 / ...
    8h 38m
    ¥7,510–16,377

  3. Drive 501.8 km

    1. Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Ikebukuro Ekicar car 501.8 km
    5h 37m
    ¥8,687–12,548

  4. Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    2. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain train
    3h 58m
    ¥13,408–20,990

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Kodama / ...
    5h 17m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Universal Studio Japan to Ikebukuro Station East Exitbus bus
    10h
    ¥10,000

  7. Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Nishikujo to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train train
    2. Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin)train train
    3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    4. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain train
    4h 37m
    ¥11,677–29,255

  8. Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane ITM - NRT
    2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain train
    4h 15m
    ¥16,598–35,820

  9. Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport

    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
    5h 46m
    ¥21,057–46,125

  10. Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin)train train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane plane UKB - IBR
    3. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain train
    4. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain train
    5h 35m
    ¥19,257–39,225

Universal Studios Japan to Ikebukuro Eki by foot, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥7,510Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Ikebukuro Eki, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to 池袋 Ikebukuro via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Ōsaka, Kyōto, Kyoto, Tōkyō Station, and 東京 Tokyo in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Universal Studios Japan to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ¥7,000–17,000 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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