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How to get fromOsaka to Dōtonboriby train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kitahama to Nihonbashitrain train Hankyu Senri Line / ...
    5 min
    ¥160–210
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ōsaka to JR Nambabus bus
    15 min
    ¥380–1,700
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Osaka to Dōtonboritaxi taxi 4.4 km
    4 min
    ¥2,500–3,000
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Osaka to Dōtonboriwalk walk 3.7 km
    44 min
  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Kitahama to Nippombashisubway subway Sakaisuji
    5 min
    ¥190–230

Osaka to Dōtonbori by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥380Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Dōtonbori, Japan?

Hankyu Railway operates a train from Kitahama to Nihonbashi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥160–210 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Ōsaka to JR Namba every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 15 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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