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

The cheapest way to get from Kitakyushu to Kagoshima is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kitakyushu to Kagoshima is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000.

Is there a direct train between Kitakyushu and Kagoshima?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kokura and arriving at Kagoshima-Chūō. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Kitakyushu to Kagoshima?

The distance between Kitakyushu and Kagoshima is 314 km. The road distance is 324.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Kagoshima without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000.

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

The train from Kokura to Kagoshima-Chūō takes 1h 38m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Kitakyushu to Kagoshima train from?

Kitakyushu to Kagoshima train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kokura station.

Where does the Kitakyushu to Kagoshima train arrive?

Kitakyushu to Kagoshima train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kagoshima-Chūō station.

Can I drive from Kitakyushu to Kagoshima?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitakyushu to Kagoshima is 325 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Kitakyushu to Kagoshima.

Where can I stay near Kagoshima?

There are 215+ hotels available in Kagoshima.

Kitakyushu to Kagoshima - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Kitakyushu to Kagoshima by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Kagoshima-Chūōtrain Sakura
1h 38m
¥8,000–12,000
Drive 324.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kitakyushu to Kagoshimacar 324.8 km
4h 23m
¥5,547–8,012
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane FUK - KOJ
3h 6m
¥15,981–44,942

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

7Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

¥12,943Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kitakyushu to Kagoshima.

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Distance: 313.6 km
Duration: 1h 38m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kokura to Kagoshima-Chūō hourly. Tickets cost ¥8,000–12,000 and the journey takes 1h 38m.

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