There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Universal Studio Japan by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Universal Studios Japanbus
50 minDrive 29.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe to Universal Studio Japancar 29.2 km
32 min¥505–729Train
- Take the train from Kōbe to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Universal-citytrain
54 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¥573–798Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- 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¥1,505–2,020
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Universal Studio Japan is to drive which costs ¥500 - ¥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 a direct bus departing from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building and arriving at Universal Studios Japan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 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 28 km. The road distance is 29.2 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Universal Studio Japan without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs .
The bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Universal Studios Japan takes 50 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Kobe to Universal Studio Japan bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building 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 bus which takes 50 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 54 min.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Universal Studio Japan?
Willer Express operates a bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Universal Studios Japan once daily, and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kōbe to Universal Studio Japan via Ōsaka, Nishikujō, and Universal-city in around 54 min.
- 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
- (050) 5805-0383
- en-info@willer.co.jp
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Universal Studios Japan
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- willer-travel.com
- 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
- 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 Willer Express, arrive at Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studio Japan is 1h behind Kobe. It is currently 3:44 AM in Kobe and 2:44 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 8003+ hotels available in Universal Studio Japan.