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How to get fromAmakusa to Kagoshimaby bus, train, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Amakusa to Kagoshima by bus, train, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amakusa City Hall to Kumamoto Stationbus bus Amakusa
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain train Sakura / ...
    3h 57m
    ¥5,000–6,000

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Nakata Port to Shoura Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Shoura Port to Kagoshimacar car
    3h 6m
    ¥2,609–10,231

  3. Car ferry, drive, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Nakata Port to Shoura Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Shoura Port to Minamatacar car
    3. Take the train from Izumi Kagoshima to Kagoshima Chuotrain train
    4h 22m
    ¥3,149–11,031

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane AXJ - KMJ
    2. Take the train from Shin Yatsushiro to Kagoshima Chuotrain train
    3h 28m
    ¥21,877–24,405

  5. Bus, train via Yatsushiro

    1. Take the bus from Amakusa City Hall to Uto Station Higashiguchibus bus Amakusa
    2. Take the train from Shin Yatsushiro to Kagoshima Chuotrain train Tsubame
    4h 18m
    ¥4,500–5,400

Amakusa (AXJ) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥17,826Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Amakusa to Kagoshima.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Amakusa, Japan and Kagoshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Amakusa to Kagoshima. However, you can take the bus to Kumamoto Station, walk to Kumamoto, then take the train to Kagoshima Chuo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Amakusa to Kagoshima Chuo via Nakata Port, Shoura Port, Minamata, and Izumi Kagoshima in around 4h 22m.

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