How long does it take from Dobutsuen-mae to Dainichi by metro?

The journey from Dobutsuen-mae to Dainichi takes approximately 44 minutes by Osaka Metro, covering 17.63 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dobutsuen-mae to Dainichi?

The token fare from Dobutsuen-mae to Dainichi is ¥340. With a smart card the fare is ¥340 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥340.

Which platform at Dobutsuen-mae for Dainichi?

At Dobutsuen-mae, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Nakamozu. Look for the electronic board showing "Nakamozu".

What is the last train from Dobutsuen-mae to Dainichi?

The last train from Dobutsuen-mae towards Nakamozu departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Dainichi back towards Dobutsuen-mae departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Dobutsuen-mae to Dainichi?

There are 13 stops between Dobutsuen-mae and Dainichi on the Midosuji Line. The stations are: Dobutsuen-mae, Tennoji.

Dobutsuen-mae To Dainichi

ShortestShortest Route

Dobutsuen-mae

Platform 1·underground·Midosuji LineTowards Nakamozu

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Tennoji

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.63 km

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

interchange Tennoji — 5 min

Platform 1 · Tanimachi Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dainichi

+5 min

Tennoji

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Tanimachi LineTowards Dainichi

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

Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka

+2.92 min

2.92 min · 1.33 km

Tanimachi 9-chome

+5.86 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

Sekime-takadono

+29.26 min

2.92 min · 1.33 km

Moriguchi

+32.2 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

Dainichi

Arrive Platform 1·elevated16 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

44 min

Total time

stops

17.63 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dobutsuen-mae	05:00	23:00	Towards Nakamozu
Dainichi	05:00	00:00	Towards Dobutsuen-mae

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

¥340

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥340

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥340

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

2.38 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.09 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~71 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥340

Bike

¥116

Auto

¥242

Cab

¥438

Estimates for 17.63 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Nishi-UmedaSuminoekoen

Midosuji Line

Departure station

Dobutsuen-mae

underground

Dobutsuen-mae, Osaka, Japan

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Dainichi

elevated

Dainichi, Osaka, Japan

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Dainichi main exit· Dainichi area♿

Dainichi south exit· Dainichi area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water