Rome2Rio

Kagoshima to Tokyo trains

Find Transport to Tokyo

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Kagoshima and Tokyo takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Kagoshima to Tokyo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 25m
Duration
1,320 km
Distance
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Kagoshima to Tokyo train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Kagoshima and Tokyo. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kagoshima is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Tokyo at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 54m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)14h 57m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 33m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 37m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)8h 3m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 59m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 33m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 37m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)8h 3m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 59m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 33m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 37m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)8h 3m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 59m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 33m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 37m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)8h 3m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 59m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 33m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 37m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)8h 3m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 59m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 33m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 37m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)8h 3m • 1 change
  •  → 

    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)7h 59m • 1 change
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kagoshima to Tokyo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kagoshima to Tokyo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,320 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Kagoshima, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?

You can take a train from Kagoshima Chuo to Tōkyō Station via Hakata Fukuoka in around 8h 6m.

Operators