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

The cheapest way to get from Imari to Kagoshima is to drive which costs ¥4800 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Imari to Kagoshima is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ¥8500 - ¥14000.

Is there a direct bus between Imari and Kagoshima?

No, there is no direct bus from Imari to Kagoshima station. However, there are services departing from Higashimachi and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo Station via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Imari and Kagoshima?

No, there is no direct train from Imari to Kagoshima. However, there are services departing from Imari and arriving at Kagoshima-Chūō via Arita and Shin-Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Imari to Kagoshima?

The distance between Imari and Kagoshima is 309 km. The road distance is 290.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Imari to Kagoshima without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ¥8500 - ¥14000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Imari to Kagoshima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Imari to Kagoshima bus from?

Imari to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Higashimachi station.

Where do I catch the Imari to Kagoshima train from?

Imari to Kagoshima train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Arita station.

Train or bus from Imari to Kagoshima?

The best way to get from Imari to Kagoshima is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ¥8500 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥9000 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Imari to Kagoshima bus arrive?

Imari to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.

Where does the Imari to Kagoshima train arrive?

Imari to Kagoshima train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Tosu station.

Can I drive from Imari to Kagoshima?

Yes, the driving distance between Imari to Kagoshima is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Imari to Kagoshima.

Where can I stay near Kagoshima?

There are 212+ hotels available in Kagoshima.

Imari to Kagoshima - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Imari to Kagoshima by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arita to Shin-Tosutrain Midori / ...
2. Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Kagoshima-Chūōtrain Sakura
3h 46m
¥8,787–13,428
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Higashimachi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus いまり号
2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kagoshima Chuo Stationbus Sakurajima
7h 38m
¥4,401–8,996
Drive 290.5 km
1. Drive from Imari to Kagoshimacar 290.5 km
4h 10m
¥4,853–7,009
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Arita to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane FUK - KOJ
5h 16m
¥16,307–32,378

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) flights

7Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

¥12,600Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 309.1 km
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Imari to Kagoshima-Chūō via Arita and Shin-Tosu in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Higashimachi to Kagoshima Chuo Station via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 7h 38m.

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