There are 4 ways to get from Hita to Kagoshima by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Hita to Kurumetrain [37061] JR Kyudai / ...
- Take the train from Kurume to Kagoshima Chuotrain Sakura / ...
2h 41mDrive 252.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Hita to Kagoshimacar 252.1 km
3h 38m¥4,347–6,279Bus
- Take the bus from Shiyakusho-mae to Kiyama PAbus
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Kagoshima Chuo Stationbus Sakurajima
6h 41m¥4,980–9,789Train, fly
- Take the train from Hita to Hakatatrain
- Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane FUK - KOJ
4h 13m
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hita to Kagoshima is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Hita to Kagoshima is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hita to Kagoshima station. However, there are services departing from Shiyakusho-mae and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo Station via Kosoku Kiyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Hita to Kagoshima. However, there are services departing from Hita and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo via Kurume. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Hita and Kagoshima is 273 km. The road distance is 252.1 km.
The best way to get from Hita to Kagoshima without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Hita to Kagoshima, including transfers.
Hita to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Shiyakusho-mae station.
Hita to Kagoshima train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Hita station.
The best way to get from Hita to Kagoshima is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4900 - ¥10000 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Hita, Japan and Kagoshima, Japan?
You can take a train from Hita to Kagoshima Chuo via Kurume in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiyakusho-mae to Kagoshima Chuo Station via Kiyama PA and Kosoku Kiyama in around 6h 41m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–46,000
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hita to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kurume to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hita to Hakata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kurume to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Shiyakusho-mae to Kiyama PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Hita to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kiyama PA station.
Hita to Kagoshima train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kurume station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hita to Kagoshima is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Hita to Kagoshima.
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