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

The cheapest way to get from Umeda to Dōtonbori is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥220 and takes 8 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Umeda to Dōtonbori is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥3000 - ¥3600.

Is there a direct bus between Umeda and Dōtonbori?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ōsaka and arriving at JR Namba. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Umeda and Dōtonbori?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Umeda and arriving at Namba. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Umeda to Dōtonbori?

The distance between Umeda and Dōtonbori is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from Umeda to Dōtonbori without a car is to subway which takes 8 min and costs ¥200 - ¥250.

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

The subway from Umeda to Namba takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Umeda to Dōtonbori bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Umeda to Dōtonbori train from?

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

Train or bus from Umeda to Dōtonbori?

The best way to get from Umeda to Dōtonbori is to bus which takes 15 min and costs ¥1200 - ¥1700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥170 - ¥220 and takes 8 min.

Where does the Umeda to Dōtonbori bus arrive?

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

Where does the Umeda to Dōtonbori train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Dōtonbori?

There are 9531+ hotels available in Dōtonbori.

Umeda to Dōtonbori - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Umeda to Dōtonbori by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Umeda to Nambasubway Midosuji
8 min
¥200–250
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ougimachi to Nihonbashitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line / ...
8 min
¥170–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ōsaka to JR Nambabus
15 min
¥1,200–1,700
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Umeda to Dōtonboritaxi 5.7 km
6 min
¥3,000–3,600
Walk
1. Take the walk from Umeda to Dōtonboriwalk 4.9 km
58 min
Train via Ōsaka
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Temmatrain Ōsaka Loop Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Ougimachi to Nihonbashitrain Hankyu Senri Line / ...
16 min
¥245–324

Umeda to Dōtonbori by bus

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Distance: 4.7 km
Duration: 8 min

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

Osaka Metro operates a subway from Umeda to Namba every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥200–250 and the journey takes 8 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. Nankai Bus also services this route once daily.

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