There are 6 ways to get from Kobe Port Terminal to Universal Studios Japan by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Port Terminal to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Take the train from Sannomiya to Ōsaka
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujō
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-city
57 minDrive 28.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe Port Terminal to Universal Studios Japan28.4 km
29 min¥485–700Bus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya BT to Universal Studios Japan
1h 48m¥1,010–1,050Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kobe Port Terminal to Universal Studios Japan28.4 km
29 min¥11,000–13,000Train via Amagasaki(Hanshin)
- Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya to AmagasakiHanshin Main Line Local / ...
1h 24m¥770–1,070Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios JapanJ
2h 20m¥1,710–2,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe Port Terminal to Universal Studios Japan is to drive which costs ¥480 - ¥700 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Kobe Port Terminal to Universal Studios Japan is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs ¥11000 - ¥13000.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe Port Terminal to Universal Studios Japan. However, there are services departing from Port Terminal and arriving at Universal-city via Sannomiya, Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Kobe Port Terminal and Universal Studios Japan is 39 km. The road distance is 28.4 km.
The best way to get from Kobe Port Terminal to Universal Studios Japan without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs .
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Kobe Port Terminal to Universal Studios Japan, including transfers.
Kobe Port Terminal to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, depart from Port Terminal station.
The best way to get from Kobe Port Terminal to Universal Studios Japan is to train which takes 57 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1010 - ¥1050 and takes 1h 48m.
Kobe Port Terminal to Universal Studios Japan train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, arrive at Sannomiya(Port Liner) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe Port Terminal to Universal Studios Japan is 28 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Kobe Port Terminal to Universal Studios Japan.
What companies run services between Kobe Port Terminal, Japan and Universal Studios Japan?
You can take a train from Port Terminal to Universal Studios Japan via Sannomiya, Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 57 min. Alternatively, Shinki Bus operates a bus from Kobe Sannomiya BT to Universal Studios Japan 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥800 and the journey takes 35 min.
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- Phone
- 078-302-2500
- Website
- knt-liner.co.jp
Train from Port Terminal to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- knt-liner.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Sannomiya to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Nishikujō to Universal-city
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sannomiya to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,600
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,300–2,600
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Green Seat
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Amagasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥370–550
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- Phone
- 079-223-1241
- Website
- shinkibus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya BT to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥800
- Schedules at
- shinkibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- https://www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com/limousine/
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–950
- Website
- https://www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com/limousine/
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–13,000
Kobe Sogo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-451-0808
- Website
- kobesogo.co.jp
Kobe MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-303-6001
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kamome Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-381-7789
- Website
- kamometaxi.com
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