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There are 5 ways to get from Wakayama to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Shin-Imamiya

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakayamashi to Shinimamiyatrain train [93481] Ltd. Exp. Southern 2 / ...
    1h 30m
    ¥1,181–1,410

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wakayama to Nishikujōtrain train Kishūji Rapid Service
    1h 50m
    ¥1,150–1,604

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wakayama Station to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus bus Wakayama
    2. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Universal Studios Japanbus bus Nanko/Tempozan
    2h 40m
    ¥2,136–3,200

  4. Drive 71.2 km

    1. Drive from Wakayama to Universal Studios Japancar car 71.2 km
    59 min
    ¥1,237–1,787

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wakayama to Universal Studios Japantaxi taxi 71.2 km
    59 min
    ¥26,000–32,000

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  • Distance: 72.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Wakayama, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?

Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express operates a train from Wakayamashi to Shinimamiya hourly, and the journey takes 1h. Nankai Electric Railway also services this route every 15 minutes. 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.

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