How to travel from Mine to Kagoshima, Japan

The distance between Mine and Kagoshima is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mine to Kagoshima 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 KagoshimaMine if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,045($88)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Asa and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Kagoshima (KOJ).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,715($145)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Hakata then take the bus to Kagoshima Chuo Station.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,310($68)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kagoshima.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance398km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mine and Kagoshima

There are several options for getting from Mine to Kagoshima by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥9,310 ($68) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥12,045 ($88).

The distance between Mine and Kagoshima is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (187 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Mine and Kagoshima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mine to Kagoshima is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥12,045 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Mine and Kagoshima, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,310 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mine and Kagoshima. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mine to Kagoshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Asa and Hakata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Mine and Kagoshima. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Mine and Kagoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mine to Kagoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Asa and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Kagoshima is Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) (KOJ) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Kagoshima. Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (KMI) 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 Mine and Kagoshima. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mine to Kagoshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥12,045 ($88).

How do I get from Mine to Kagoshima

Compare travel optionsbetween Mine and Kagoshima

Transport options from Mine to Kagoshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
¥12,045($88)
every 3 hours376km (234 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 35m
¥19,715($145)
every 3 hours361km (224 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 40m
¥9,310($68)
every 3 hours441km (274 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
¥6,025($44)
on demand398km (247 miles)

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Airports near Kagoshima

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

KOJ
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Kagoshima
KMI
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Kagoshima
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Kagoshima