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

The journey from Kitakagaya to Esaka takes approximately 50 minutes by Osaka Metro, covering 21.05 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from Kitakagaya to Esaka?

The token fare from Kitakagaya to Esaka is ¥390. With a smart card the fare is ¥390 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥390.

Which platform at Kitakagaya for Esaka?

At Kitakagaya, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Nishi-Umeda. Look for the electronic board showing "Nishi-Umeda".

What is the last train from Kitakagaya to Esaka?

The last train from Kitakagaya towards Nishi-Umeda departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Esaka back towards Kitakagaya departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Kitakagaya to Esaka?

There are 14 stops between Kitakagaya and Esaka on the Yotsubashi Line. The stations are: Kitakagaya, Tamade, Kishinosato, Hanazonocho, Daikokucho.

Kitakagaya To Esaka

ShortestShortest Route

Kitakagaya

Platform 2·underground·Yotsubashi LineTowards Nishi-Umeda

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

Tamade

+2.65 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Kishinosato

+5.3 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Hanazonocho

+7.95 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Daikokucho

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.72 km

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

interchange Daikokucho — 5 min

Platform 3 · Midosuji Line ·Platform 1 Towards Esaka

+5 min

Daikokucho

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Midosuji LineTowards Esaka

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

Namba

blue interchange

+3.46 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Shinsaibashi

+6.92 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Shin-Osaka

+27.72 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Higashi-Mikuni

+31.2 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Esaka

Arrive Platform 1·elevated16.33 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

21.05 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Kitakagaya	05:00	23:00	Towards Nishi-Umeda
Esaka	05:00	00:00	Towards Kitakagaya

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

¥390

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥390

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥390

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

2.84 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.31 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~84 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥390

Bike

¥136

Auto

¥282

Cab

¥514

Estimates for 21.05 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Nishi-UmedaSuminoekoen

Yotsubashi Line

Departure station

Kitakagaya

underground

Kitakagaya, Osaka, Japan

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival 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