How to travel from Hirosaki to Kagoshima, Japan

The distance between Hirosaki and Kagoshima is around 1,543km (959 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Kagoshima by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Misawa then fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Kagoshima (KOJ).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥95,965($700)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥57,500($420)
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Bus

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Chuo Station.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,485($230)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kagoshima.

  • Duration21h 40m
  • Distance1,820km (1,131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Kagoshima

There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Kagoshima by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥31,485 ($230) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥95,965 ($700).

The distance between Hirosaki and Kagoshima is around 1,543km (959 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,345km (836 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Hirosaki and Kagoshima by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Kagoshima is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx ¥95,965 ($700).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Kagoshima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥31,485 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Kagoshima. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hirosaki to Kagoshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Aomori, Tokyo and Hakata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hirosaki and Kagoshima. Trains depart hourly and will take around 10h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hirosaki and Kagoshima. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hirosaki to Kagoshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Konan Bus, Nishitetsu, JR Bus Tōhoku, Jam Jam Liner, Kintetsu Bus and Kyushu Sanko Group run regular bus services between Hirosaki and Kagoshima. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hirosaki to Kagoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Misawa then fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Kagoshima is Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) (KOJ) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Kagoshima. Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (KMI) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hirosaki and Kagoshima. The distance is around 1,820km (1,131 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Kagoshima is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥95,965 ($700).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hirosaki and Kagoshima

Transport options from Hirosaki to Kagoshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 40m
¥95,965($700)
hourly1,543km (959 miles)
Train
10h 30m
¥57,500($420)
hourly2,027km (1,259 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
¥31,485($230)
once daily2,098km (1,303 miles)
Bus via Sendai1 day 7h
¥39,565($290)
once daily2,034km (1,264 miles)
Drive
21h 40m
¥26,285($190)
on demand1,820km (1,131 miles)

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Airports near Kagoshima

The following major airports near Kagoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KOJ
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Kagoshima
KMI
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Kagoshima
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Kagoshima