There are 4 ways to get from Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wakayama to Nishikujōtrain Kishūji Rapid Service
1h 53m¥1,150–1,604Bus
- Take the bus from Wakayama Station to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus Wakayama
- Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Universal Studios Japanbus Nanko/Tempozan
2h 40m¥2,136–3,200Drive 69.4 km
- Drive from Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japancar 69.4 km
1h 1m¥1,202–1,736Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japantaxi 69.4 km
1h 1m¥25,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japan is to train which costs ¥1100 - ¥1600 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakayama (Station) station to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Wakayama Station and arriving at Universal Studios Japan via Kansai Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Wakayama and arriving at Universal-city via Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Wakayama (Station) and Universal Studios Japan is 73 km. The road distance is 69.4 km.
The best way to get from Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Wakayama Station.
Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Wakayama station.
The best way to get from Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2100 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Wakayama (Station), Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Wakayama to Nishikujō every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakayama Station to Universal Studios Japan via Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and Universal Studios Japan in around 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Wakayama to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 072-461-1374
- Website
- kate.co.jp
Bus from Wakayama Station to Kansai Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,400
- Schedules at
- kate.co.jp
Bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- kate.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japan bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.
Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japan is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Wakayama (Station) to Universal Studios Japan.
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