There are 5 ways to get from Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
35 min¥297–425Drive 11.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Stationcar 11.8 km
14 min¥205–296Bus
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus J
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Shin-Osaka Stationbus S
1h 34m¥1,048–1,490Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtaxi 11.8 km
14 min¥4,900–6,000Train, subway
- 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
35 min¥487–635
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station is to drive which costs ¥200 - ¥300 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs ¥4900 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station station. However, there are services departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Shin-Osaka Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station station. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Nishikujō and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Universal-city and Shin-Ōsaka Station is 11 km. The road distance is 11.8 km.
The best way to get from Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs ¥290 - ¥430.
It takes approximately 35 min to get from Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station, including transfers.
Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.
The best way to get from Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station is to train which takes 35 min and costs ¥290 - ¥430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 34m.
What companies run services between Universal-city, Japan and Shin-Ōsaka Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Nishikujō and Ōsaka in around 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal-city to Shin-Osaka Station via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 1h 34m.
- 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)
Train from Ōsaka to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–150
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
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)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Ōsaka to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Nishikujo to Osaka-Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥160–230
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- Osaka Metro
Subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–270
- Website
- Osaka Metro
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–950
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Shin-Osaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥450–550
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station is 12 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Universal-city to Shin-Ōsaka Station.
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