There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Okayama by train, subway, bus, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujo to Osaka-Nambatrain
- Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
1h 45m¥2,787–3,935Bus
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Okayama Station West Exitbus Osaka to Okayama
4h 4m¥3,400Drive 168.5 km
- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Okayamacar 168.5 km
2h 33m¥2,928–4,228Train
- Take the train from Shinfukushima to Nishi-Akashitrain [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
3h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Okayama is to train and subway which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Okayama is to train and subway which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Okayama Station West Exit station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Okayama. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Okayama via Nishikujo, Namba and Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Okayama is 176 km. The road distance is 168.5 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Okayama without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Universal Studios Japan to Okayama, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Okayama bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studios Japan to Okayama 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 Okayama is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs ¥3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Okayama, Japan?
JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Universal Studios Japan to Okayama Station West Exit 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,400 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Okayama via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Fukushima, Shinfukushima, Nishi-Akashi, and Nishi Akashi in around 3h 26m.
- 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 Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shinfukushima to Nishi-Akashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Nishikujo to Osaka-Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥160–230
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- osakametro.co.jp
Subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–270
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nishi Akashi to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Okayama Station West Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios Japan to Okayama bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Okayama Station West Exit.
Universal Studios Japan to Okayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Okayama is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Okayama.
There are 422+ hotels available in Okayama.