How to travel from Tamano to Kagoshima, Japan

The distance between Tamano and Kagoshima is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Tamano 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 KagoshimaTamano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima (KOJ).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,105($200)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,220($155)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,260($150)
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Drive

Drive to Kagoshima.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance712km (442 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamano and Kagoshima

There are several options for getting from Tamano to Kagoshima by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥20,260 ($150) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,105 ($200).

The distance between Tamano and Kagoshima is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 458km (284 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Tamano and Kagoshima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamano to Kagoshima is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥27,105 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamano and Kagoshima, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,260 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamano and Kagoshima. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tamano to Kagoshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tamano and Kagoshima. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Tamano and Kagoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamano to Kagoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Tamano and Kagoshima. The distance is around 712km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamano to Kagoshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥21,220 ($155).

How do I get from Tamano to Kagoshima

Compare travel optionsbetween Tamano and Kagoshima

Transport options from Tamano to Kagoshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 30m
¥27,105($200)
hourly731km (454 miles)
Train to Okayama, plane4h 5m
¥33,405($245)
hourly795km (494 miles)
Train to Matsuyama(Ehime), Fly4h 60m
¥34,910($255)
hourly549km (341 miles)
Train to Okayama, plane5h 25m
¥33,540($245)
hourly860km (535 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane5h 30m
¥54,485($400)
every 4 hours827km (514 miles)
Train
4hrs
¥21,220($155)
hourly678km (421 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 15m
¥20,260($150)
every 4 hours734km (456 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
¥10,265($75)
on demand712km (442 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