There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Naniwa Ward by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain P: JR Yumesaki Line Local
10 min¥95–140Bus
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to JR Nambabus
1h 4m¥1,300–1,800Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Naniwa Wardtaxi 8.1 km
10 min¥4,000–4,800Walk
- Take the walk from Universal Studios Japan to Naniwa Wardwalk 6.9 km
1h 24mTrain via Sakuragawa(Osaka)
- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain P: JR Yumesaki Line Local
- Take the train from Nishikujo to Sakuragawa(Osaka)train [107376] Hanshin Namba / ...
21 min¥267–375
Universal Studios Japan to Naniwa Ward by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Naniwa Ward is to train which costs ¥95 - ¥140 and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Naniwa Ward is to train which takes 10 min and costs ¥95 - ¥140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at JR Namba. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Universal-city and arriving at Nishikujō. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Naniwa Ward is 4 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Naniwa Ward without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs ¥95 - ¥140.
The train from Universal-city to Nishikujō takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Universal Studios Japan to Naniwa Ward bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studios Japan to Naniwa Ward 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 Naniwa Ward is to train which takes 10 min and costs ¥95 - ¥140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1300 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Naniwa Ward, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Universal-city to Nishikujō every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥95–140 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Universal Studios Japan to JR Namba once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,300–1,800 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Universal-city to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Universal-city to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to JR Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–4,800
Uber
- Website
- uber.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
Nihon Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 50 3116 4791
- Website
- nihon-kotsu-taxi.jp
MK Taxi Osaka
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios Japan to Naniwa Ward bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at JR Namba station.
Universal Studios Japan to Naniwa Ward train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
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