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

The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Kagoshima is to drive which costs ¥11000 - ¥17000 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Okayama to Kagoshima is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥14000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct train between Okayama and Kagoshima?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Okayama and arriving at Kagoshima-Chūō. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Okayama to Kagoshima?

The distance between Okayama and Kagoshima is 648 km. The road distance is 679.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Okayama to Kagoshima without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥14000 - ¥21000.

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

The train from Okayama to Kagoshima-Chūō takes 3h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Okayama to Kagoshima train from?

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

Where does the Okayama to Kagoshima train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Okayama to Kagoshima?

Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Kagoshima is 680 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Okayama to Kagoshima.

Where can I stay near Kagoshima?

There are 209+ hotels available in Kagoshima.

Okayama to Kagoshima - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Okayama to Kagoshima by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Okayama to Kagoshima-Chūōtrain Sakura
3h 16m
¥14,000–21,000
Drive 679.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Okayama to Kagoshimacar 679.6 km
9h 6m
¥11,301–16,323
Train to Kobe, fly
1. Take the train from Okayama to Shin-Kobe Stationtrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane UKB - KOJ
4h 1m
¥14,342–34,081
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Okayama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane ITM - KOJ
4h 24m
¥15,970–38,955
Train to Matsuyama Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuyama(Ehime)train
2. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane MYJ - KOJ
5h 57m
¥21,278–46,071

Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

¥9,079Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Okayama to Kagoshima.

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Distance: 648 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Okayama to Kagoshima-Chūō hourly. Tickets cost ¥14,000–21,000 and the journey takes 3h 16m.

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