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

The journey from Esaka to Nishi-Umeda takes approximately 35 minutes by Osaka Metro, covering 13.79 km across 9 stops.

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

The token fare from Esaka to Nishi-Umeda 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 Nishi-Umeda?

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 Nishi-Umeda?

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

How many stops from Esaka to Nishi-Umeda?

There are 9 stops between Esaka and Nishi-Umeda on the Midosuji Line. The stations are: Esaka, Higashi-Mikuni, Shin-Osaka, Nishinakajima-Minamigata, Nakatsu, Umeda, Yodoyabashi, Hommachi.

Esaka To Nishi-Umeda

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 · 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

35 min

Total time

stops

13.79 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

1.86 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.85 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~55 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥340

Bike

¥92

Auto

¥196

Cab

¥354

Estimates for 13.79 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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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

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