There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Nara by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nishikujō to Naratrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
1h 41m¥797–1,135Drive 39.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Naracar 39.3 km
43 min¥683–987Subway, train
- Take the subway from Asashiobashi to Nagata(Osaka)subway
- Take the train from Nagata(Osaka) to Ikomatrain
- Take the train from Ikoma to Kintetsu-Naratrain
2h 1m¥899–1,625Bus
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus J
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus T
2h 47m¥1,998–3,040Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Narataxi 39.3 km
43 min¥15,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Nara is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Nara is to drive which takes 43 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Nara station. However, there are services departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at JR Nara Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Nara. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Nara via Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Kintetsu Nara is 50 km. The road distance is 39.3 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Nara without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥750 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Nara, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Nara bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Nara train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nishikujō station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Nara is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥750 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Kintetsu Nara, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nishikujō to Nara hourly. Tickets cost ¥700–1,000 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Nara via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and JR Nara Station in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishikujō to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- osakametro.co.jp
Subway from Asashiobashi to Nagata(Osaka)
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥260–320
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Nagata(Osaka) to Ikoma
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥300–360
- Website
- https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
Train from Ikoma to Kintetsu-Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥330–400
- Website
- https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Ikoma to Kintetsu-Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥750–950
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.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 Itami Airport to JR Nara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–18,000
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 Kintetsu Nara bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Nara train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Nara is 39 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Kintetsu Nara.
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