There are 6 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Port Terminal by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Sannomiya BT
50 min¥1,010–1,050Drive 26.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Port Terminal26.2 km
26 min¥442–639Train
- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujō
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsaka
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Sannomiya
- Take the train from Sannomiya(Port Liner) to Port Terminal
54 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Port Terminal26.2 km
26 min¥10,000–13,000Train via Amagasaki
- Take the train from Amagasaki to Kobe-SannomiyaHanshin Main Line Local / ...
1h 17m¥771–1,063Bus 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 52m¥1,658–2,290
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Port Terminal is to drive which costs ¥440 - ¥650 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Port Terminal is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs ¥10000 - ¥13000.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Port Terminal. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Port Terminal via Nishikujō, Ōsaka and Sannomiya(Port Liner). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Kobe Port Terminal is 29 km. The road distance is 26.2 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Port Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs ¥1010 - ¥1050.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Port Terminal, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Port Terminal train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Port Terminal is to bus which takes 50 min and costs ¥1010 - ¥1050. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 54 min.
Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Port Terminal train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Port Terminal is 26 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe Port Terminal.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Kobe Port Terminal, 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 Studios Japan to Port Terminal via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Ōsaka, and Sannomiya(Port Liner) in around 54 min.
- 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 Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- 078-302-2500
- Website
- knt-liner.co.jp
Train from Sannomiya(Port Liner) to Port Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- knt-liner.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Amagasaki to Kobe-Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 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
- 26 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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