The distance between Kagoshima and Hamada is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kagoshima to Hamada by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Hamada.
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Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hamada.
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Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Kurokawacho.
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There are several options for getting from Kagoshima to Hamada by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥14,375 ($105) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,345 ($300).
The distance between Kagoshima and Hamada is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Kagoshima and Hamada by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kagoshima to Hamada is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥41,345 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Kagoshima and Hamada, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥14,375 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kagoshima and Hamada. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kagoshima to Hamada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kagoshima and Hamada. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kagoshima and Hamada. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Hamada. instead which will take 4hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kagoshima to Hamada. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Hamada. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Hamada is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Hamada. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kagoshima and Hamada. The distance is around 535km (332 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kagoshima to Hamada is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥14,375 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4hrs | ¥41,345($300) | 4 times a day | 942km (585 miles) |
Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), train | 4h 20m | ¥32,310($235) | twice daily | 502km (312 miles) |
Plane, Ferry and Bus | 6h 20m | ¥37,785($275) | every 3 hours | 523km (325 miles) |
Train | 4h 15m | ¥14,375($105) | twice daily | 516km (320 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 60m | ¥16,015($115) | every 3 hours | 735km (457 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | ¥8,075($59) | on demand | 535km (332 miles) |
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Chugoku JR Bus Company
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The following major airports near Hamada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.