How long does it take from Esaka to Midoribashi by metro?

The journey from Esaka to Midoribashi takes approximately 42 minutes by Osaka Metro, covering 17.4 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Esaka to Midoribashi?

The token fare from Esaka to Midoribashi 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 Esaka for Midoribashi?

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

What is the last train from Esaka to Midoribashi?

The last train from Esaka towards Esaka departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Midoribashi back towards Esaka departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Esaka to Midoribashi?

There are 11 stops between Esaka and Midoribashi on the Midosuji Line. The stations are: Esaka, Higashi-Mikuni, Shin-Osaka, Nishinakajima-Minamigata, Nakatsu, Umeda, Yodoyabashi, Hommachi.

Esaka To Midoribashi

ShortestShortest Route

Esaka

Platform 1·elevated·Midosuji LineTowards Esaka

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

Higashi-Mikuni

+3.46 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Shin-Osaka

+6.94 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Umeda

+17.34 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Yodoyabashi

+20.8 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Hommachi

green interchangeblue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.43 km

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

interchange Hommachi — 5 min

Platform 1 · Chuo Line ·Platform 3 Towards Cosmosquare

+5 min

Hommachi

red interchangeblue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Chuo LineTowards Cosmosquare

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

Sakaisuji-Hommachi

+3.21 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Tanimachi 4-chome

purple interchange

+6.42 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Morinomiya

+9.63 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Midoribashi

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.97 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

42 min

Total time

stops

17.4 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Esaka	05:00	00:00	Towards Esaka
Midoribashi	05:00	23:00	Towards Esaka

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

2.35 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.08 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~70 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥340

Bike

¥114

Auto

¥238

Cab

¥432

Estimates for 17.4 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Nishi-UmedaSuminoekoen

Midosuji Line

Departure station

Esaka

elevated

Esaka, Osaka, Japan

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Esaka main exit· Esaka♿

Esaka south exit· Esaka♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Midoribashi

underground

Midoribashi, Osaka, Japan

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water