What is the cheapest way to get from Dōtonbori to Umeda?

The cheapest way to get from Dōtonbori to Umeda is to subway which costs ¥200 - ¥250 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Dōtonbori to Umeda?

The fastest way to get from Dōtonbori to Umeda is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ¥2800 - ¥3300.

Is there a direct bus between Dōtonbori and Umeda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from JR Namba and arriving at Ōsaka. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Dōtonbori and Umeda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Namba and arriving at Umeda. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Dōtonbori to Umeda?

The distance between Dōtonbori and Umeda is 5 km.

How do I travel from Dōtonbori to Umeda without a car?

The best way to get from Dōtonbori to Umeda without a car is to subway which takes 7 min and costs ¥200 - ¥250.

How long does it take to get from Dōtonbori to Umeda?

The subway from Namba to Umeda takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Dōtonbori to Umeda bus from?

Dōtonbori to Umeda bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from JR Namba station.

Where do I catch the Dōtonbori to Umeda train from?

Dōtonbori to Umeda train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Namba station.

Where does the Dōtonbori to Umeda bus arrive?

Dōtonbori to Umeda bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Ōsaka station.

Where does the Dōtonbori to Umeda train arrive?

Dōtonbori to Umeda train services, operated by Osaka Metro, arrive at Umeda station.

Where can I stay near Umeda?

There are 9371+ hotels available in Umeda.

Dōtonbori to Umeda - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Dōtonbori to Umeda by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Namba to Umedasubway Midosuji
7 min
¥200–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Namba to Ōsakabus
20 min
¥1,200–1,700
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dōtonbori to Umedataxi 5.1 km
5 min
¥2,800–3,300
Walk
1. Take the walk from Dōtonbori to Umedawalk 4.9 km
58 min
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Nippombashi to Ogimachisubway Sakaisuji
2. Take the train from Temma to Ōsakatrain Kansai Airport Rapid Service / ...
18 min
¥282–352

Dōtonbori to Umeda by bus

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20 minAverage Duration

¥1,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4.7 km
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Dōtonbori, Japan and Umeda, Ōsaka, Japan?

Osaka Metro operates a subway from Namba to Umeda every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥200–250 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from JR Namba to Ōsaka 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 20 min. Nankai Bus also services this route once daily.

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