How to Travel from

Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Universal Studios Japan Shin-Kōbe Station

Cheapest

By car (41 km)

27 min

41 km.

from $2

Other

Rideshare

27 min

41 km.

from $2.23

Bus via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal

2 h 6 min

22 km.

from $13.13

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shin-Kōbe

Ave. Duration:

10 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$16.51–$27.95

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Ōsaka to Shin-Ōsaka

Ave. Duration:

2 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.99–$15.24

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

0570-00-2486

Website:

jr-odekake.net/

Train from Universal-city to Nishikujō

Ave. Duration:

6 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Train from Nishikujō to Ōsaka

Ave. Duration:

8 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Train from Ōsaka to Shin-Ōsaka

Ave. Duration:

3 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Bus operators

Airport Limousine Bus (Hankyu Kanko Bus)

Phone:

06-6844-1124

Website:

okkbus.co.jp/en/

Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$4.83–$7.62

Bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe

Ave. Duration:

40 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$7.62–$8.89

Shinki Bus

Phone:

079-223-1241

Website:

shinkibus.co.jp/

Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Kobe

Ave. Duration:

35 min

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$6.05

What is the cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station?

The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station is to bus which costs $5.17 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station?

The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $4.24 - $6.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Universal Studios Japan and Shin-Kōbe Station?

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.

Is there a direct train between Universal Studios Japan and Shin-Kōbe Station?

No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station station. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Nishikujō, Ōsaka and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station?

The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Shin-Kōbe Station is 40 km. The road distance is 41.4 km.

How do I travel from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station without a car?

The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station?

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station bus from?

Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station bus services, operated by Shinki Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.

Where do I catch the Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station train from?

Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.

Train or bus from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station?

The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station is to train which takes 42 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5.17 and takes 1h.

Where does the Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station bus arrive?

Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station bus services, operated by Shinki Bus, arrive at Kobe Sannomiya BT station.

Where does the Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station train arrive?

Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.

Can I drive from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station is 41 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station.

Where can I stay near Shin-Kōbe Station?

There are 272+ hotels available in Shin-Kōbe Station. Prices start at $25.21 per night.

Kobe Port Tower

The Kobe Port Tower (神戸ポートタワー, Kōbe Pōto Tawā) is a landmark in the port city of Kobe, Japan. The sightseeing tower was completed in 1963 and was temporarily closed from late 2009 to 28 April 2010 and again from 27 September 2021 to 26 April 2024 for renovation. It is located in Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

Kobe Animal Kingdom

Kobe Animal Kingdom (神戸どうぶつ王国, Kōbe Dōbutsu Ōkoku) is an animal and flower park located on Port Island in Kobe, Japan. It is mainly located in and around a greenhouse. It was called Kobe Kachoen (神戸花鳥園, Kōbe Kachōen) until 18 July 2014. It is one of several theme parks created by Japanese botanist and collector Kamo Mototeru, and was opened on 15 March 2006. This all-weather park is based on the concept of contact with birds and flowers. In the park, visitors are able to touch and feed birds.

Meriken Park

Meriken Park (メリケンパーク, Meriken pāku) is a waterfront park located in the port city of Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The park features the Kobe Port Tower, Kobe Maritime Museum, and a memorial to victims of the Great Hanshin earthquake. The name of the park comes from the word "American," which was commonly translated as "Meriken" during the Meiji era. Meriken Park is also the location of the Hotel Okura Kobe and Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel.

Shin-Kōbe Station

Kobe is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. With a population around 1.5 million, Kobe is Japan's seventh-largest city and the third-largest port city after Tokyo and Yokohama. It is located in the Kansai region, which makes up the southern side of the main island of Honshū, on the north shore of Osaka Bay. It is part of the Keihanshin metropolitan area along with Osaka and Kyoto. The Kobe city centre is located about 35 km west of Osaka and 70 km southwest of Kyoto.

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Four ways to Travel from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Japan Railways Limited Express

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Bus operators

Airport Limousine Bus (Hankyu Kanko Bus)

Shinki Bus

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station?

What is the fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station?

Is there a direct bus between Universal Studios Japan and Shin-Kōbe Station?

Is there a direct train between Universal Studios Japan and Shin-Kōbe Station?

How far is it from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station?

How do I travel from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station without a car?

How long does it take to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station?

Where do I catch the Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station bus from?

Where do I catch the Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station train from?

Train or bus from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station?

Where does the Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station bus arrive?

Where does the Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station train arrive?

Can I drive from Universal Studios Japan to Shin-Kōbe Station?

Where can I stay near Shin-Kōbe Station?