How to travel from Kagoshima to Hamada, Japan

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.

6 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out HamadaKagoshima if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Hamada.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,345($300)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hamada.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,375($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Kurokawacho.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,015($115)
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Drive

Drive to Hamada.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance535km (332 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kagoshima and Hamada

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Kagoshima to Hamada

Compare travel optionsbetween Kagoshima and Hamada

Transport options from Kagoshima to Hamada
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4hrs
¥41,345($300)
4 times a day942km (585 miles)
Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), train4h 20m
¥32,310($235)
twice daily502km (312 miles)
Plane, Ferry and Bus6h 20m
¥37,785($275)
every 3 hours523km (325 miles)
Train
4h 15m
¥14,375($105)
twice daily516km (320 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 60m
¥16,015($115)
every 3 hours735km (457 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
¥8,075($59)
on demand535km (332 miles)

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Airports near Hamada

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Hamada
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
210km (130 miles) from Hamada
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
294km (183 miles) from Hamada