The distance between Muroran and Kagoshima is around 1,691km (1,050 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Muroran to Kagoshima by train, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kagoshima → Muroran if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kagoshima (KOJ).
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Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo.
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Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Kagoshima.
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There are several options for getting from Muroran to Kagoshima by train, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥29,845 ($220) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,595 ($260).
The distance between Muroran and Kagoshima is around 1,691km (1,050 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,514km (941 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Muroran and Kagoshima by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Muroran to Kagoshima is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥35,595 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Kagoshima is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥29,845 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Muroran and Kagoshima. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Muroran to Kagoshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Hakata. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Muroran and Kagoshima. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 12h 40m, 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 Muroran and Kagoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Kagoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Muroran to Kagoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Kagoshima is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥35,595 ($260).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 40m | ¥35,595($260) | hourly | 1,763km (1,095 miles) |
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 5hrs | ¥29,845($220) | hourly | 1,763km (1,095 miles) |
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 6h 10m | ¥38,195($280) | every 3 hours | 1,744km (1,084 miles) |
Train to Hakodate, Fly | 6h 10m | ¥36,005($265) | every 2 hours | 1,691km (1,050 miles) |
Train to Hakodate, plane | 7h 40m | ¥38,605($280) | every 3 hours | 1,718km (1,068 miles) |
Train | 12h 40m | ¥58,865($430) | every 4 hours | 2,310km (1,435 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 9h | ¥33,950($250) | once daily | 2,130km (1,323 miles) |
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
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Shin Nihonkai Ferry
The following major airports near Kagoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.