The distance between Kagoshima and Nakatsu is around 305km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kagoshima to Nakatsu by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita).
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Fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita).
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There are several options for getting from Kagoshima to Nakatsu by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥10,950 ($80) and will take around 2h 15m.
The distance between Kagoshima and Nakatsu is around 305km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (148 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Kagoshima and Nakatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kagoshima to Nakatsu is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥10,950 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Kagoshima and Nakatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥10,950 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kagoshima and Nakatsu. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kagoshima to Nakatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kagoshima and Nakatsu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Nakatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kagoshima to Nakatsu. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 2h 60m.
The closest major airport to Nakatsu is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Nakatsu. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kagoshima and Nakatsu. The distance is around 305km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kagoshima to Nakatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ¥10,950 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | ¥10,950($80) | hourly | 365km (227 miles) |
Train via Hakata | 3h 10m | ¥11,225($82) | hourly | 376km (234 miles) |
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 60m | ¥27,105($200) | hourly | 362km (225 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | ¥18,070($130) | every 3 hours | 458km (285 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | ¥4,655($34) | on demand | 305km (190 miles) |
Oriental Air Bridge
Nishitetsu
The following major airports near Nakatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.