How to travel from Takayama to Kagoshima, Japan

The distance between Takayama and Kagoshima is around 905km (562 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Takayama 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 KagoshimaTakayama if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Kagoshima (KOJ).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,900($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nagoya then Shin-Osaka and then to Kagoshima-Chuo.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,700($290)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,485($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kagoshima.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Distance1,153km (716 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Kagoshima

There are several options for getting from Takayama to Kagoshima by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥27,105 ($200) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,900 ($235).

The distance between Takayama and Kagoshima is around 905km (562 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 804km (500 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Takayama and Kagoshima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Takayama to Kagoshima is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx ¥31,900 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Kagoshima, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥27,105 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Takayama and Kagoshima. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Takayama to Kagoshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Takayama and Kagoshima. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Takayama and Kagoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Kagoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Takayama and Kagoshima. The distance is around 1,153km (716 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Kagoshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ¥39,700 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Kagoshima

Transport options from Takayama to Kagoshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 60m
¥31,900($235)
every 3 hours905km (562 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane5h 35m
¥34,635($255)
every 3 hours942km (585 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane5h 45m
¥38,880($285)
every 3 hours932km (579 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane5h 45m
¥27,105($200)
every 3 hours978km (607 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane6h 25m
¥44,765($325)
every 4 hours932km (579 miles)
Train
7h 10m
¥39,700($290)
every 3 hours1,145km (711 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
11h 45m
¥31,485($230)
twice daily1,174km (729 miles)
Bus to Meitetsu Bus Centre, train18h 60m
¥28,475($210)
once daily1,255km (780 miles)
Drive
13h 40m
¥16,700($120)
on demand1,153km (716 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