There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsaibashi by train, subway, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain P: JR Yumesaki Line Local
- Take the train from Nishikujo to Osaka-Nambatrain [107376] Hanshin Namba / ...
24 min¥257–365Subway
cheapest- Take the subway from Asashiobashi to Hommachisubway [128673] OsakaMetro Chuo / ...
1h 12m¥210–260Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsaibashitaxi 8.5 km
11 min¥3,700–4,500Walk
- Take the walk from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsaibashiwalk 7 km
1h 24mTrain, subway
- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujo to Domemaetrain
- Take the subway from Domemaechiyozaki to Shinsaibashisubway
28 min¥427–565
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsaibashi is to subway which costs ¥210 - ¥260 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsaibashi is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ¥3700 - ¥4500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Asashiobashi and arriving at Hommachi. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Shinsaibashi is 8 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsaibashi without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs ¥250 - ¥370.
It takes approximately 24 min to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsaibashi, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Shinsaibashi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.
Universal Studios Japan to Shinsaibashi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
There are 9543+ hotels available in Shinsaibashi.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Shinsaibashi, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka-Namba via Universal-city and Nishikujo in around 24 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 Universal-city to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- 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
Train from Nishikujo to Domemae
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥140–200
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- osakametro.co.jp
Subway from Asashiobashi to Hommachi
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–260
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
Subway from Domemaechiyozaki to Shinsaibashi
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥190–230
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–4,500
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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