There are 6 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Hyōgo by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Sannomiya BT
43 min¥800Drive 27.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe27.6 km
29 min¥467–675Train
- Take the train from Ōsaka to MotomachiA: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
57 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe27.6 km
29 min¥10,000–13,000Train via Amagasaki
- Take the train from Amagasaki to MotomachiHanshin Main Line Local / ...
1h 12m¥571–813Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North TerminalJ
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Station
1h 45m¥1,448–2,040
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Hyōgo is to drive which costs ¥460 - ¥700 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Hyōgo 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 Studios Japan to Hyōgo. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Motomachi via Nishikujō and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Hyōgo is 28 km. The road distance is 27.6 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Hyōgo without a car is to bus which takes 43 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 Studios Japan to Hyōgo bus services, operated by Shinki Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studios Japan to Hyōgo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Hyōgo is to bus which takes 43 min and costs ¥800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 57 min.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Hyōgo, 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, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ōsaka to Motomachi every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 32 min.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
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 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
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios Japan to Hyōgo bus services, operated by Shinki Bus, arrive at Kobe Sannomiya BT station.
Universal Studios Japan to Hyōgo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Motomachi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Hyōgo is 28 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Hyōgo.
There are 43+ hotels available in Hyōgo.









