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

The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Kagoshima is to night bus and bus which costs ¥13000 - ¥19000 and takes 17h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shiga to Kagoshima is to train and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥13000 - ¥36000.

Is there a direct train between Shiga and Kagoshima?

No, there is no direct train from Shiga to Kagoshima. However, there are services departing from Otsu and arriving at Kagoshima-Chūō via Kyōto and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Shiga to Kagoshima?

The distance between Shiga and Kagoshima is 855 km. The road distance is 889.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Shiga to Kagoshima without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ¥20000 - ¥32000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Shiga to Kagoshima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shiga to Kagoshima train from?

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

Where does the Shiga to Kagoshima train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shiga to Kagoshima?

Yes, the driving distance between Shiga to Kagoshima is 889 km. It takes approximately 11h 31m to drive from Shiga to Kagoshima.

Where can I stay near Kagoshima?

There are 213+ hotels available in Kagoshima.

Shiga to Kagoshima - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Shiga to Kagoshima by train, bus, night 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 Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kagoshima-Chūōtrain Sakura
5h 12m
¥20,819–31,086
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Kagoshima Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Otsu to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane UKB - KOJ
4h 1m
¥13,119–35,646
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Hakatatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kagoshima Chuo Stationbus Sakurajima
8h 57m
¥17,119–28,086
Night bus, bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kumamoto Kencho-maenightbus Sunrise
2. Take the bus from Kumamoto Kencho-mae to Kagoshimachuobus
17h 19m
¥13,219–18,186
Drive 889.3 km
1. Drive from Ōtsu to Kagoshimacar 889.3 km
11h 31m
¥14,924–21,556
Train via Fukuoka
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Hakatatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Hakata to Kagoshima-Chūōtrain Sakura
5h 18m
¥20,619–31,086
Train, train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Kagoshima Airport
1. Take the train from Otsu to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
3. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane ITM - KOJ
4h 2m
¥13,849–42,936
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Kagoshima Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane NGO - KOJ
5h 4m
¥17,769–36,686
Fly Osaka International Airport to Miyazaki Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Miyazaki Airport (KMI)plane ITM - KMI
2. Take the train from Minamimiyazaki to Kagoshima-Chuotrain
6h 45m
¥18,899–46,136

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) flights

112Weekly Planes

1h 31mAverage Duration

¥10,222Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shiga to Kagoshima.

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Distance: 855.1 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kagoshima-Chūō hourly. Tickets cost ¥18,000–25,000 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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