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Tokyo to Kagoshima trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Tokyo and Kagoshima takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Tokyo to Kagoshima. 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 4m
Duration
1,320 km
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Nozomi
  2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kagoshima Chuotrain train Sakura / ...
6h 45m

Tokyo to Kagoshima train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Tokyo and Kagoshima. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tokyo is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Kagoshima at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,319.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Kagoshima Chuo via Hakata Fukuoka in around 6h 45m.

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