There are 3 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka-Umeda by train, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain P: JR Yumesaki Line Local
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain Ōsaka Loop Line Local / ...
30 min¥197–275Drive 8.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka-Umedacar 8.3 km
9 min¥144–208Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka-Umedataxi 8.3 km
9 min¥3,600–4,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka-Umeda is to drive which costs ¥140 - ¥210 and takes 9 min.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka-Umeda is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥3600 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka-Umeda. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Ōsaka via Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Osaka-Umeda is 8 km. The road distance is 8.3 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka-Umeda without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs ¥190 - ¥280.
It takes approximately 30 min to get from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka-Umeda, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Osaka-Umeda train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.
Universal Studios Japan to Osaka-Umeda train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Osaka-Umeda is 8 km. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka-Umeda.
There are 9590+ hotels available in Osaka-Umeda.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Osaka-Umeda, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka-Umeda via Universal-city, Nishikujō, and Ōsaka in around 30 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)
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,400
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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