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

The cheapest way to get from Kagoshima to Unzen is to bus and car ferry which costs ¥5200 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kagoshima to Unzen is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 36m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct train between Kagoshima and Unzen?

No, there is no direct train from Kagoshima to Unzen. However, there are services departing from Kagoshima-Chuo and arriving at Azuma via Shin-Tosu, Takeo-Onsen and Isahaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Kagoshima to Unzen?

The distance between Kagoshima and Unzen is 343 km.

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

The best way to get from Kagoshima to Unzen without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Kagoshima to Unzen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kagoshima to Unzen train from?

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

Train or bus from Kagoshima to Unzen?

The best way to get from Kagoshima to Unzen is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9850 - ¥10000 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Kagoshima to Unzen train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Unzen?

There are 67+ hotels available in Unzen.

Kagoshima to Unzen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Kagoshima to Unzen by train, bus, car, or car ferry

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
2. Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Takeo-Onsentrain
3. Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahayatrain
4h 46m
¥10,990–16,272
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kagoshima to Oniike Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Oniike Port to Kuchinotsu Portcarferry Shimatetsu Ferry
4h 36m
¥4,941–7,034
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tenmonkan to Ebi no ICbus
2. Take the bus from Ebino IC to Isahaya ICbus
7h 18m
¥9,870–9,960
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Kumamototrain
2. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the train from Shimabarako to Azumatrain
5h 33m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Kagoshimachuo to Seibushakobus
2. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry
8h 5m
¥5,200

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kagoshima to Unzen.

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Distance: 343 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Azuma via Shin-Tosu, Takeo-Onsen, and Isahaya in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tenmonkan to Azuma via Ebi no IC, Ebino IC, Isahaya IC, 諫早営業所上り, 本諫早駅前下り, and Honisahaya in around 7h 18m.

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