There are 6 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachi by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain
- Take the subway from Kyoto to Marutamachisubway
1h 16m¥1,067–1,485Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ōsaka to Karasumatrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 42m¥817–1,065Bus
- Take the bus from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Oishibashibus Direct Express Kyoto
1h 27m¥1,130–1,170Drive 57.3 km
- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachicar 57.3 km
56 min¥996–1,439Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachitaxi 57.3 km
56 min¥21,000–26,000Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus J
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 10m¥1,918–2,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachi is to train which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachi is to drive which takes 56 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachi. However, there are services departing from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower and arriving at Oishibashi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachi. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Marutamachi via Nishikujō, Ōsaka and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Marutamachi is 54 km. The road distance is 57.3 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachi without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachi, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachi bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower station.
Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachi is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs ¥1130 - ¥1170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥800 - ¥1100 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Marutamachi, Japan?
Keihan Bus operates a bus from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Oishibashi once daily. Tickets cost ¥900 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, Hankyu Railway operates a train from Ōsaka to Karasuma every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥420–550 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Universal-city to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishikujō to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Subway from Kyoto to Marutamachi
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥220–260
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Karasuma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥420–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Oishibashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥900
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.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 Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–26,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachi bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Oishibashi station.
Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachi is 57 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Marutamachi.
There are 3745+ hotels available in Marutamachi.

























