There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Universal Studio Japan by train, bus, night bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kōbe to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain
54 minDrive 29.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe to Universal Studio Japancar 29.2 km
32 min¥489–706Bus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Universal Studios Japanbus J
1h 55m¥1,505–2,020Night bus
- Take the night bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMPT Building to Universal Studios Japannightbus Jh1651
28 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kobe to Universal Studio Japantaxi 29.2 km
32 min¥11,000–14,000Train via Amagasaki(Hanshin)
- Take the train from Motomachi to Amagasakitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
1h 23m¥573–798
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Universal Studio Japan is to drive which costs ¥480 - ¥750 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Universal Studio Japan is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs ¥11000 - ¥14000.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kobe Sannomiya PMPT Building and arriving at Universal Studios Japan. This bus operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Universal Studio Japan. However, there are services departing from Kōbe and arriving at Universal-city via Ōsaka and Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Kobe and Universal Studio Japan is 40 km. The road distance is 29.2 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Universal Studio Japan without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs .
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Kobe to Universal Studio Japan, including transfers.
Kobe to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Kobe to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kōbe station.
The best way to get from Kobe to Universal Studio Japan is to train which takes 54 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Universal Studio Japan?
You can take a train from Kōbe to Universal Studio Japan via Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Universal Studios Japan via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal and Osaka Itami Airport in around 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kōbe to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Kōbe to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,700
- 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
- ¥2,300–2,700
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,600–2,300
- Green Seat
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Motomachi to Amagasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- 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/
- Phone
- (050) 5805-0383
- en-info@willer.co.jp
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMPT Building to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- willer-travel.com
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–14,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kobe to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Universal Studio Japan is 1h behind Kobe. It is currently 1:50 AM in Kobe and 12:50 AM in Universal Studio Japan.
Kobe to Universal Studio Japan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Universal Studio Japan is 29 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Kobe to Universal Studio Japan.
There are 8188+ hotels available in Universal Studio Japan.