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

The cheapest way to get from Kagoshima to Saga is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kagoshima to Saga is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥7500 - ¥12000.

Is there a direct bus between Kagoshima and Saga?

No, there is no direct bus from Kagoshima station to Saga station. However, there are services departing from Kagoshima Chuo Station and arriving at Saga Station Bus Center via Kiyama PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Kagoshima and Saga?

No, there is no direct train from Kagoshima to Saga. However, there are services departing from Kagoshima-Chuo and arriving at Saga via Shin-Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Kagoshima to Saga?

The distance between Kagoshima and Saga is 253 km. The road distance is 249 km.

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

The best way to get from Kagoshima to Saga without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥7500 - ¥12000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Kagoshima to Saga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kagoshima to Saga bus from?

Kagoshima to Saga bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Kagoshima Chuo Station.

Where do I catch the Kagoshima to Saga train from?

Kagoshima to Saga train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kagoshima-Chuo station.

Train or bus from Kagoshima to Saga?

The best way to get from Kagoshima to Saga is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥7500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Kagoshima to Saga bus arrive?

Kagoshima to Saga bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.

Where does the Kagoshima to Saga train arrive?

Kagoshima to Saga train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Tosu station.

Can I drive from Kagoshima to Saga?

Yes, the driving distance between Kagoshima to Saga is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Kagoshima to Saga.

Where can I stay near Saga?

There are 155+ hotels available in Saga.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Shin-Tosutrain Tsubame / ...
2h 12m
¥7,690–11,472
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kagoshima Chuo Station to Kosoku Kiyamabus Sakurajima
2. Take the bus from Kiyama PA to Saga Station Bus Centerbus Fukuoka Airport
5h 52m
¥3,650–9,889
Drive 249 km
1. Drive from Kagoshima to Sagacar 249 km
3h 24m
¥4,231–6,112
Fly, train
1. Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane KOJ - FUK
2. Take the train from Hakata to Sagatrain
4h 4m
¥14,994–22,750

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

21Weekly Planes

1h 56mAverage Duration

¥12,800Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.2 km
Duration: 2h 12m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Shin-Tosu every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥6,000–9,500 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kagoshima Chuo Station to Saga Station Bus Center via Kosoku Kiyama and Kiyama PA in around 5h 52m.

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