How to travel from Shimoda to Kagoshima, Japan

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kagoshima (KOJ).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,095($175)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Atami, Shizuoka then Shin-Kobe and then to Kagoshima-Chuo.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,320($260)
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Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kagoshima.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Distance1,313km (816 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Kagoshima

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Shimoda to Kagoshima

Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Kagoshima

Transport options from Shimoda to Kagoshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 45m
¥24,095($175)
every 4 hours1,140km (709 miles)
Train to Atami, plane5h 50m
¥30,940($225)
every 4 hours1,048km (651 miles)
Train to Atami, plane6h 15m
¥34,910($255)
every 4 hours1,162km (722 miles)
Train to Atami, plane6h 25m
¥42,300($310)
every 4 hours1,298km (806 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 50m
¥35,320($260)
every 4 hours1,287km (800 miles)
Train via Ito8h 45m
¥33,265($245)
hourly1,288km (800 miles)
Drive
15hrs
¥19,575($145)
on demand1,313km (816 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