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How to get fromUniversal Studios Japan to Kyoto Imperial Palaceby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kyoto Imperial Palace by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

    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 Kyōtotrain train
    4. Take the subway from Kyoto to Marutamachisubway subway
    1h 27m
    ¥1,067–1,485

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Jingu-Marutamachitrain train Keihan Main Line / ...
    2h 10m
    ¥737–965

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus J
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    2h 40m
    ¥1,928–2,570

  4. Drive 58.9 km

    1. Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Kyoto Imperial Palacecar car 58.9 km
    59 min
    ¥1,023–1,477

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Kyoto Imperial Palacetaxi taxi 58.9 km
    59 min
    ¥22,000–27,000

  6. Train, line 205 bus

    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Shijo to Furitsui-Idai Hospitalbus bus 205
    2h 19m
    ¥837–1,055

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  • Distance: 54.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Kyoto Imperial Palace, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Kyoto Imperial Palace via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, and Kawaramachi Imadegawa in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, Keihan Electric Railway operates a train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Jingu-Marutamachi every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥480–600 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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