How to travel from Teshima to Kagoshima, Japan
The distance between Teshima and Kagoshima is around 572km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Teshima to Kagoshima by ferry, 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 Kagoshima → Teshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Uno Port, train and plane
Take a ferry to Uno Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima (KOJ).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥31,350($230)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Uno Port then take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥19,440($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Uno Port then drive to Kagoshima.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥11,635($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Teshima and Kagoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Teshima to Kagoshima by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,350 ($230).
The distance between Teshima and Kagoshima is around 572km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 465km (289 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Teshima and Kagoshima by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Teshima to Kagoshima is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥31,350 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Teshima and Kagoshima is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Teshima and Kagoshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Teshima and Kagoshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Teshima to Kagoshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Kagoshima (KOJ). instead which will take 4h 50m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Teshima to Kagoshima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno Port then take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Teshima to Kagoshima is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ¥19,440 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Teshima and Kagoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Uno Port, train and plane + 4 similar | 4h 25m | ¥31,350($230) | every 4 hours | 752km (468 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 50m | ¥34,910($255) | every 4 hours | 816km (507 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno Port, train and plane | 5h 20m | ¥22,180($160) | every 4 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno Port, train and plane | 5h 60m | ¥26,695($195) | every 4 hours | 572km (356 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno Port, train and plane | 6h 15m | ¥39,290($285) | every 4 hours | 883km (549 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | ¥19,440($140) | every 4 hours | 690km (428 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 8h 10m | ¥18,755($135) | every 4 hours | 755km (469 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9hrs | ¥11,635($85) | every 4 hours | 733km (456 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Teshima and Kagoshima
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Ferry operators
Shodoshima Teshima Ferry Co
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Airports near Kagoshima
The following major airports near Kagoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Kagoshima
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Kagoshima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 230km (143 miles) from Kagoshima