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Shimonoseki to Kagoshima

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723 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$478.26

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kokura to Kagoshima-Chūō
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.26–$76.09
Train from Shin-Shimonoseki to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$32.61

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Shimonoseki to Shin-Shimonoseki
Ave. Duration:
8 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Bus operators

Nishitetsu

Phone:
0570-00-1010
Website:
nishitetsu.jp/en/
Bus from Shimonoseki Station to Nishitetsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Kagoshima
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$46.74

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Kagoshima is to drive which costs $38.04 - $59.78 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Kagoshima is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $53.26 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Shimonoseki and Kagoshima?

No, there is no direct bus from Shimonoseki station to Kagoshima station. However, there are services departing from Shimonoseki Station and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo Station via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Shimonoseki and Kagoshima?

No, there is no direct train from Shimonoseki to Kagoshima. However, there are services departing from Shimonoseki and arriving at Kagoshima-Chūō via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Shimonoseki to Kagoshima?

The distance between Shimonoseki and Kagoshima is 325 km. The road distance is 365.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Kagoshima without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $53.26 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Shimonoseki to Kagoshima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimonoseki to Kagoshima bus from?

Shimonoseki to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Nishitetsu, depart from Shimonoseki Station.

Where do I catch the Shimonoseki to Kagoshima train from?

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

Train or bus from Shimonoseki to Kagoshima?

The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Kagoshima is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $53.26 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $65.22 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Shimonoseki to Kagoshima bus arrive?

Shimonoseki to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Nishitetsu, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Shimonoseki to Kagoshima train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shimonoseki to Kagoshima?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimonoseki to Kagoshima is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Shimonoseki to Kagoshima.

Where can I stay near Kagoshima?

There are 191+ hotels available in Kagoshima. Prices start at $25.74 per night.
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