The distance between Shimoda and Kagoshima is around 1,048km (651 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Shimoda to Kagoshima by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kagoshima → Shimoda if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kagoshima (KOJ).
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Take the train to Atami, Shizuoka then Shin-Kobe and then to Kagoshima-Chuo.
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There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Kagoshima by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥24,095 ($175) and will take around 4h 45m.
The distance between Shimoda and Kagoshima is around 1,048km (651 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 857km (533 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Shimoda and Kagoshima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Kagoshima is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥24,095 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Kagoshima, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥24,095 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Kagoshima. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Kagoshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Atami, Shizuoka and Shin-Kobe. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Shimoda and Kagoshima. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Shimoda and Kagoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 4h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Kagoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 4h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Shimoda and Kagoshima. The distance is around 1,313km (816 miles) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Kagoshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around ¥35,320 ($260).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 45m | ¥24,095($175) | every 4 hours | 1,140km (709 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane | 5h 50m | ¥30,940($225) | every 4 hours | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane | 6h 15m | ¥34,910($255) | every 4 hours | 1,162km (722 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane | 6h 25m | ¥42,300($310) | every 4 hours | 1,298km (806 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 50m | ¥35,320($260) | every 4 hours | 1,287km (800 miles) |
Train via Ito | 8h 45m | ¥33,265($245) | hourly | 1,288km (800 miles) |
Drive | 15hrs | ¥19,575($145) | on demand | 1,313km (816 miles) |
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
Ibex Airlines
Nishitetsu
Fujikyuko Express Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Narita Express (N'EX)
The following major airports near Kagoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.