How to travel from Kagoshima to Kudamatsu, Japan

The distance between Kagoshima and Kudamatsu is around 416km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kagoshima to Kudamatsu by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,910($87)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,160($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,225($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kudamatsu.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance474km (294 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kagoshima and Kudamatsu

There are several options for getting from Kagoshima to Kudamatsu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥11,225 ($82) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,910 ($87).

The distance between Kagoshima and Kudamatsu is around 416km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Kagoshima and Kudamatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kagoshima to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ¥11,910 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Kagoshima and Kudamatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,225 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kagoshima and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kagoshima to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokuyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kagoshima and Kudamatsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kagoshima to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) 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 Kagoshima and Kudamatsu. The distance is around 474km (294 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kagoshima to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ¥11,910 ($87).

How do I get from Kagoshima to Kudamatsu

Compare travel optionsbetween Kagoshima and Kudamatsu

Transport options from Kagoshima to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
¥11,910($87)
every 4 hours429km (267 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 10m
¥29,160($215)
hourly416km (258 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 10m
¥11,225($82)
every 3 hours548km (340 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
¥7,120($52)
on demand474km (294 miles)

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Airports near Kudamatsu

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

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu