How to travel from Saiki to Kagoshima, Japan

The distance between Saiki and Kagoshima is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saiki to Kagoshima by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,805($57)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Miyazaki then take the bus to Tenmonkan.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,845($50)
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Drive

Drive to Kagoshima.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saiki and Kagoshima

There are several options for getting from Saiki to Kagoshima by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥6,845 ($50) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,970 ($29).

The distance between Saiki and Kagoshima is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Saiki and Kagoshima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saiki to Kagoshima is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥3,970 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Kagoshima, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,845 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saiki and Kagoshima. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saiki to Kagoshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Miyazaki. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Saiki and Kagoshima. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 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 Saiki and Kagoshima. We recommend that you drive to Kagoshima. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Kagoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki and then to Kagoshima-Chuo. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Saiki and Kagoshima. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Kagoshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥7,805 ($57).

How do I get from Saiki to Kagoshima

Compare travel optionsbetween Saiki and Kagoshima

Transport options from Saiki to Kagoshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
¥7,805($57)
every 3 hours265km (165 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 10m
¥6,845($50)
every 3 hours406km (253 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
¥3,970($29)
on demand266km (165 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