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How to get fromUniversal Studios Japan to Nara-shiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Nara-shi by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Osaka-Namba

    best
    1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiyatrain train A: Nara Line Express / ...
    1h 1m
    ¥807–1,065

  2. Drive 37.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Nara-shicar car 37.2 km
    40 min
    ¥642–927

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus J
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nara-ken Convention Centerbus bus T
    2h 30m
    ¥1,898–3,040

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Nara-shitaxi taxi 37.2 km
    40 min
    ¥14,000–17,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nishikujō to Naratrain train Yamatoji Rapid Service
    1h 21m
    ¥797–1,135

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  • Distance: 38.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Nara-shi, Japan?

Kintetsu Railway operates a train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiya every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥550–700 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Nara-ken Convention Center via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 30m.

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