What is the cheapest way to get from Amami to Kagoshima?

The cheapest way to get from Amami to Kagoshima is to car ferry which costs ¥10000 - ¥22000 and takes 15h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amami to Kagoshima?

The fastest way to get from Amami to Kagoshima is to fly which takes 2h and costs ¥18000 - ¥31000.

Is there a direct ferry between Amami and Kagoshima?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from 名瀬港船客待合所 and arriving at 鹿児島新港新港待合所. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Amami to Kagoshima?

The distance between Amami and Kagoshima is 455 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Amami to Kagoshima?

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How do I travel from Amami to Kagoshima without a car?

The best way to get from Amami to Kagoshima without a car is to ferry which takes 11h 10m and costs ¥9000 - ¥21000.

How long does it take to get from Amami to Kagoshima?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Amami to Kagoshima, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kagoshima?

There are 213+ hotels available in Kagoshima.

Amami to Kagoshima - 4 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and car ferry

Q: Is there a direct ferry between Amami and Kagoshima?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from 名瀬港 船客待合所 and arriving at 鹿児島新港 新港待合所. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.

There are 4 ways to get from Amami to Kagoshima by plane, ferry, or car ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Amami Airport (ASJ) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane ASJ - KOJ
2h
¥18,552–30,516
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from 名瀬港船客待合所 to 鹿児島新港新港待合所ferry フェリーあけぼの / ...
11h 10m
¥9,000–21,000
Ferry via Miyanoura
1. Take the ferry from 名瀬港船客待合所 to 宮之浦ferry フェリー波之上 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Yakushima to Kagoshimaferry
11h 20m
¥22,216–27,538
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Naze to Kagoshimacarferry
15h 39m
¥10,500–22,032

Amami to Kagoshima by ferry

9Weekly Ferries

11h 10mAverage Duration

¥9,000Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Amami to Kagoshima.

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Distance: 455.5 km
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Amami, Kagoshima-ken, Japan and Kagoshima, Japan?

Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines, and All Nippon Airways fly from Amami Airport (ASJ) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) hourly. Alternatively, A" Line operates a ferry from 名瀬港船客待合所 to 鹿児島新港新港待合所 5 times a week. Tickets cost ¥9,500–16,000 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Marix Line also services this route 4 times a week.

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