There are 6 ways to get from Universal Studio Japan to Kobe by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Sannomiya BTbus
44 min¥800Drive 27.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studio Japan to Kobecar 27.4 km
29 min¥473–683Train
- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Motomachitrain
1hTaxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studio Japan to Kobetaxi 27.4 km
29 min¥10,000–13,000Train via Amagasaki
- Take the train from Amagasaki to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
1h 17m¥571–813Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus J
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
1h 40m¥1,448–2,040
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥470 - ¥700 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Kobe is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs ¥10000 - ¥13000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya BT. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studio Japan to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Motomachi via Nishikujō and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Universal Studio Japan and Kobe is 28 km. The road distance is 27.4 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Kobe without a car is to bus which takes 44 min and costs ¥800.
The bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Sannomiya BT takes 35 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
Universal Studio Japan to Kobe bus services, operated by Shinki Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studio Japan to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.
The best way to get from Universal Studio Japan to Kobe is to bus which takes 44 min and costs ¥800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 1h.
What companies run services between Universal Studio Japan and Kobe, Japan?
Shinki Bus operates a bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Sannomiya BT 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥800 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studio Japan to Motomachi via Universal-city, Nishikujō, and Ōsaka in around 1h.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Universal-city to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Nishikujō to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–700
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
Train from Amagasaki to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- Phone
- 079-223-1241
- Website
- shinkibus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Sannomiya BT
- 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 Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–950
- Website
- https://www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com/limousine/
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com/limousine/
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–13,000
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studio Japan to Kobe bus services, operated by Shinki Bus, arrive at Kobe Sannomiya BT station.
Kobe is 1h ahead of Universal Studio Japan. It is currently 2:45 AM in Universal Studio Japan and 3:45 AM in Kobe.
Universal Studio Japan to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studio Japan to Kobe is 27 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Universal Studio Japan to Kobe.
There are 298+ hotels available in Kobe.