There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Sakai by train, subway, taxi, car, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Shin-Imamiyatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Imamiya to Sakaitrain
36 min¥517–655Drive 14.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Sakaicar 14.7 km
14 min¥255–369Subway
- Take the subway from Asashiobashi to Cosmosquaresubway [128998] OsakaMetro Chuo / ...
- Take the subway from Cosmosquare to Suminoekoensubway [131421] OsakaMetro Nanko Port Town
1h 33m¥434–508Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Sakaitaxi 14.7 km
14 min¥6,000–7,500Walk
- Take the foot from Universal Studios Japan to Sakaiwalk 16 km
3h 14m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Sakai is to drive which costs ¥250 - ¥370 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Sakai is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs ¥6000 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Sakai via Nishikujō and Shin-Imamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Sakai is 18 km. The road distance is 14.7 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Sakai without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs ¥500 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 36 min to get from Universal Studios Japan to Sakai, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Sakai train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.
Universal Studios Japan to Sakai train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Sakai is 15 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Sakai.
There are 9503+ hotels available in Sakai.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Sakai via Universal-city, Nishikujō, and Shin-Imamiya in around 36 min.
- 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 Nishikujō to Shin-Imamiya
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥140–200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- nankai.co.jp
Train from Shin-Imamiya to Sakai
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥280–320
- Website
- https://www.nankai.co.jp/en_railway
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- osakametro.co.jp
Subway from Asashiobashi to Cosmosquare
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥200–240
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
Subway from Cosmosquare to Suminoekoen
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–270
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–7,500
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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