How to travel from Kagoshima to Yokohama, Japan

The distance between Kagoshima and Yokohama is around 1,074km (667 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kagoshima to Yokohama by train, bus, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shinyatsushiro then fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,245($200)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Shin-Yokohama.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥42,715($310)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Basuta Shinjuku.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,025($210)
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Nishitetsu

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Drive

Drive to Yokohama.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Distance1,339km (832 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kagoshima and Yokohama

There are several options for getting from Kagoshima to Yokohama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥27,245 ($200) and will take around 3h 35m.

The distance between Kagoshima and Yokohama is around 1,074km (667 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 949km (589 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Kagoshima and Yokohama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kagoshima to Yokohama is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥27,245 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Kagoshima and Yokohama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥27,245 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kagoshima and Yokohama. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kagoshima to Yokohama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Shin-Yokohama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kagoshima and Yokohama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kagoshima and Yokohama. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kagoshima to Yokohama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal, Basuta Shinjuku and Haneda Airport Terminal 1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.

Nishitetsu run regular bus services between Kagoshima and Yokohama. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kagoshima to Yokohama. We recommend that you take the train to Shinyatsushiro then fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Yokohama is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Yokohama. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Yokohama. The distance is around 1,339km (832 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kagoshima to Yokohama is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ¥42,715 ($310).

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Transport options from Kagoshima to Yokohama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 35m
¥27,245($200)
every 2 hours1,074km (667 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
¥42,715($310)
hourly1,304km (810 miles)
Train via Hakata6h 40m
¥41,345($300)
hourly1,304km (810 miles)
Bus
19h 45m
¥29,025($210)
once daily1,486km (924 miles)
Drive
15h 15m
¥19,305($140)
on demand1,339km (832 miles)

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Airports near Yokohama

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Yokohama
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Yokohama
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Yokohama