There are 6 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Nankinmachi (Station) by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Sannomiya BTbus
58 min¥800Drive 27.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Nankinmachi (Station)car 27.3 km
28 min¥473–684Train
- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Motomachitrain
59 min¥667–975Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Nankinmachi (Station)taxi 27.3 km
28 min¥10,000–13,000Train via Amagasaki
- Take the train from Amagasaki to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
1h 17m¥667–955Bus 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 Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
1h 59m¥1,448–2,040
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Nankinmachi (Station) is to drive which costs ¥470 - ¥700 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Nankinmachi (Station) is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs ¥10000 - ¥13000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya BT. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Nankinmachi (Station). However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Motomachi via Nishikujō and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Nankinmachi (Station) is 29 km. The road distance is 27.3 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Nankinmachi (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 58 min and costs ¥800.
The bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Sannomiya BT takes 35 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
Universal Studios Japan to Nankinmachi (Station) bus services, operated by Shinki Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studios Japan to Nankinmachi (Station) 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 Nankinmachi (Station) is to bus which takes 58 min and costs ¥800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 59 min.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Nankinmachi (Station), Japan?
Shinki Bus operates a bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Sannomiya BT 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥800 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Nankinmachi (Station) via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Ōsaka, and Motomachi in around 59 min.
- 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 Nishikujō to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Ōsaka to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–700
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
Train from Amagasaki to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Phone
- 079-223-1241
- Website
- shinkibus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Sannomiya BT
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥800
- Schedules at
- shinkibus.co.jp
- 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 Kobe Sannomiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–13,000
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 Nankinmachi (Station) bus services, operated by Shinki Bus, arrive at Kobe Sannomiya BT station.
Universal Studios Japan to Nankinmachi (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Nankinmachi (Station) is 27 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Nankinmachi (Station).
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