There are 4 ways to get from Arita to Kagoshima by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Arita to Shin-Tosutrain Midori / ...
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kagoshima Chuotrain Sakura
2h 58mDrive 289.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Arita to Kagoshimacar 289.9 km
4h 11m¥5,036–7,274Bus
- Take the bus from Hasami-Arita I.C. to Kosoku Kiyamabus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Kagoshima Chuo Stationbus Sakurajima
6h 28m¥6,755–12,183Train, fly
- Take the train from Arita to Hakatatrain
- Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane FUK - KOJ
4h 13m
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arita to Kagoshima is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Arita to Kagoshima is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arita to Kagoshima station. However, there are services departing from Hasami-Arita I.C. and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo Station via Kosoku Kiyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Arita to Kagoshima. However, there are services departing from Arita and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo via Shin Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Arita and Kagoshima is 296 km. The road distance is 289.9 km.
The best way to get from Arita to Kagoshima without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Arita to Kagoshima, including transfers.
Arita to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Hasami-Arita I.C. station.
Arita to Kagoshima train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Arita station.
The best way to get from Arita to Kagoshima is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥13000 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Arita, Saga, Japan and Kagoshima, Japan?
You can take a train from Arita to Kagoshima Chuo via Shin Tosu in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arita to Kagoshima Chuo Station via Hasami-Arita I.C. and Kosoku Kiyama in around 6h 28m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–30,000
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Arita to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Shin Tosu to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Arita to Hakata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Tosu to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–4,800
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hasami-Arita I.C. to Kosoku Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,400
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Kagoshima Chuo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–7,000
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Arita to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.
Arita to Kagoshima train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arita to Kagoshima is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Arita to Kagoshima.
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