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How to get fromHimeji Castle (Station) to Kagoshimaby train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kagoshima by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Himeji to Kagoshima Chuotrain train Sakura
    4h 59m
    ¥10,167–15,233

  2. Drive 762.5 km

    1. Drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kagoshimacar car 762.5 km
    10h 6m
    ¥13,254–19,144

  3. Train to Kobe, fly

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Sannomiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane plane UKB - KOJ
    4h 20m
    ¥11,744–102,777

  4. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane plane ITM - KOJ
    4h 49m
    ¥13,447–41,883

Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket¥10,863Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kagoshima.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 727.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Himeji Castle (Station), Japan and Kagoshima, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Himeji to Kagoshima Chuo hourly. Tickets cost ¥10,000–15,000 and the journey takes 3h 52m.

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