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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kagoshima is to night bus and bus which costs ¥12000 - ¥16000 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Kagoshima is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs ¥9000 - ¥29000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Kagoshima?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Kagoshima. However, there are services departing from Sannomiya Station and arriving at Kagoshimachuo via Kumamoto Kencho-mae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Kagoshima?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin-Kobe Station station and arriving at Kagoshima-Chūō. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Kobe to Kagoshima?

The distance between Kobe and Kagoshima is 776 km. The road distance is 819.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Kagoshima without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥17000 - ¥24000.

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

The train from Shin-Kobe Station to Kagoshima-Chūō takes 3h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Kagoshima bus from?

Kobe to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Sannomiya Station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Kagoshima train from?

Kobe to Kagoshima train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kobe Station.

Train or fly from Kobe to Kagoshima?

The best way to get from Kobe to Kagoshima is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥17000 - ¥24000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥9000 - ¥29000 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Kobe to Kagoshima bus arrive?

Kobe to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kumamoto Kencho-mae station.

Where does the Kobe to Kagoshima train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kobe to Kagoshima?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Kagoshima is 819 km. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from Kobe to Kagoshima.

Where can I stay near Kagoshima?

There are 214+ hotels available in Kagoshima.

Kobe to Kagoshima - 6 ways to travel via train, night bus, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Kagoshima by train, night bus, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Kobe Station to Kagoshima-Chūōtrain Sakura
3h 55m
¥17,000–24,000
Fly from Kobe
cheapest
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane UKB - KOJ
3h 12m
¥9,310–28,550
Night bus, bus
1. Take the night bus from Sannomiya Station to Kumamoto Kencho-maenightbus Sunrise
2. Take the bus from Kumamoto Kencho-mae to Kagoshimachuobus
13h 25m
¥12,100–15,800
Drive 819.5 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Kagoshimacar 819.5 km
10h 57m
¥14,154–20,444
Train via Fukuoka
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Hakatatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Hakata to Kagoshima-Chūōtrain Sakura
4h 25m
¥18,753–26,760
Fly from Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane ITM - KOJ
3h 42m
¥12,483–39,370

Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

¥8,590Cheapest Price

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Distance: 776.1 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shin-Kobe Station to Kagoshima-Chūō hourly. Tickets cost ¥17,000–24,000 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Skymark Airlines flies from Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) 3 times a day.

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