How long does it take from Awaza to Nishi-Umeda by metro?

The journey from Awaza to Nishi-Umeda takes approximately 14 minutes by Osaka Metro, covering 3.85 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Awaza to Nishi-Umeda?

The token fare from Awaza to Nishi-Umeda is ¥240. With a smart card the fare is ¥240 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥240.

Which platform at Awaza for Nishi-Umeda?

At Awaza, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Cosmosquare. Look for the electronic board showing "Cosmosquare".

What is the last train from Awaza to Nishi-Umeda?

The last train from Awaza towards Cosmosquare departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Nishi-Umeda back towards Awaza departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Awaza to Nishi-Umeda?

There are 3 stops between Awaza and Nishi-Umeda on the Chuo Line. The stations are: Awaza, Hommachi.

Awaza To Nishi-Umeda

ShortestShortest Route

Awaza

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Chuo LineTowards Cosmosquare

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Hommachi

red interchangeblue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.49 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

interchange Hommachi — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yotsubashi Line ·Platform 5 Towards Nishi-Umeda

+5 min

Hommachi

red interchangegreen interchange

Platform 5·underground·Yotsubashi LineTowards Nishi-Umeda

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Higobashi

+2.65 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Nishi-Umeda

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.36 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

14 min

Total time

stops

3.85 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Awaza	05:00	00:00	Towards Cosmosquare
Nishi-Umeda	05:00	00:00	Towards Awaza

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

¥240

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥240

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥240

Save ¥0 per ride

Use your Osaka Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.52 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.24 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~15 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥240

Bike

¥34

Auto

¥76

Cab

¥134

Estimates for 3.85 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Chuo Line

Departure station

Awaza

underground

Awaza, Osaka, Japan

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Awaza main exit· Awaza area♿

Awaza south exit· Awaza area♿

Awaza east exit· Awaza area♿

Awaza west exit· Awaza area♿

Tap in and out with a Suica/PASMO/ICOCA IC card for the smoothest journey.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterCoin lockersConvenience store

Arrival station

Nishi-Umeda

underground

Nishi-Umeda, Osaka, Japan

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Nishi-Umeda main exit· Umeda area♿

Nishi-Umeda south exit· Umeda area♿

Tap in and out with a Suica/PASMO/ICOCA IC card for the smoothest journey.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water