How to travel from Kagoshima to Nakatsu, Japan

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.

5 routes found

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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,950($80)
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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,105($200)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Nakatsu.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance305km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kagoshima and Nakatsu

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Kagoshima to Nakatsu

Compare travel optionsbetween Kagoshima and Nakatsu

Transport options from Kagoshima to Nakatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
¥10,950($80)
hourly365km (227 miles)
Train via Hakata3h 10m
¥11,225($82)
hourly376km (234 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 60m
¥27,105($200)
hourly362km (225 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
¥18,070($130)
every 3 hours458km (285 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
¥4,655($34)
on demand305km (190 miles)

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Airports near Nakatsu

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

KKJ
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Nakatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Nakatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Nakatsu