How to travel from Kagoshima to Naoshima, Japan
The distance between Kagoshima and Naoshima is around 559km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kagoshima to Naoshima by train, ferry, bus, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Naoshima → Kagoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥20,810($150)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥21,495($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Naoshima.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥10,950($80)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kagoshima and Naoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kagoshima to Naoshima by train, ferry, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥10,950 ($80) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥20,810 ($150).
The distance between Kagoshima and Naoshima is around 559km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 458km (284 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Kagoshima and Naoshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kagoshima to Naoshima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥20,810 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Kagoshima and Naoshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥10,950 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kagoshima and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kagoshima and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kagoshima to Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Naoshima is Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima. Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kagoshima to Naoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kagoshima to Naoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥21,495 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kagoshima and Naoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 4 similar | 4hrs | ¥20,810($150) | 5 times a day | 742km (461 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Kansai (KIX), train and ferry | 4h 45m | ¥25,600($185) | 5 times a day | 801km (498 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train and ferry | 4h 45m | ¥30,530($225) | 5 times a day | 867km (539 miles) |
| Fly to Matsuyama (MYJ), train and ferry | 5h 15m | ¥35,320($260) | 5 times a day | 559km (347 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train and ferry | 5h 15m | ¥34,500($250) | 5 times a day | 1,108km (689 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 30m | ¥21,495($155) | 5 times a day | 676km (420 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 7h 35m | ¥20,810($150) | 5 times a day | 777km (483 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 40m | ¥10,950($80) | hourly | 721km (448 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kagoshima and Naoshima
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Osaka Metro
Airports near Naoshima
The following major airports near Naoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Naoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Naoshima