There are 4 ways to get from Kagoshima to Kushima by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kagoshimachuo to Kagoshima Airportbus
- Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Shibushibus
4h 57m¥2,334–2,950Drive 104.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kagoshima to Kushimacar 104.7 km
2h 2m¥1,816–2,624Train
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Minamimiyazakitrain [188045] Ltd. Exp Kirishima 8 / ...
- Take the train from Minamimiyazaki to Hyugakitakatatrain [37602] JR Nichinan / ...
5h 47mTrain via Aburatsu
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Minamimiyazakitrain [188045] Ltd. Exp Kirishima 8 / ...
- Take the train from Minamimiyazaki to Aburatsutrain [37606] JR Nichinan / ...
6h 14m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kagoshima to Kushima is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kagoshima to Kushima is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kagoshima to Kushima. However, there are services departing from Kagoshimachuo and arriving at Shibushi via Kagoshima Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kagoshima to Kushima. However, there are services departing from Kagoshima-Chuo and arriving at Hyugakitakata via Minamimiyazaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Kagoshima and Kushima is 119 km. The road distance is 104.7 km.
The best way to get from Kagoshima to Kushima without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3000.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Kagoshima to Kushima, including transfers.
Kagoshima to Kushima bus services, operated by Nangoku Kotsu, depart from Kagoshimachuo station.
Kagoshima to Kushima train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kagoshima-Chuo station.
The best way to get from Kagoshima to Kushima is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Kagoshima, Japan and Kushima, Miyazaki, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kagoshimachuo to Hyugakitakata via Kagoshima Airport, Shibushi, and Shibushi in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Hyugakitakata via Minamimiyazaki in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Minamimiyazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Minamimiyazaki to Hyugakitakata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Minamimiyazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Minamimiyazaki to Aburatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 099-255-2141
- Website
- nangoku-kotsu.com
Bus from Kagoshimachuo to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300
- Schedules at
- nangoku-kotsu.com
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kagoshimachuo to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kagoshima Airport to Shibushi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,650
- Schedules at
- iwasaki-corp.com
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Kagoshima to Kushima bus services, operated by Nangoku Kotsu, arrive at Kagoshima Airport station.
Kagoshima to Kushima train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Minamimiyazaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kagoshima to Kushima is 105 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Kagoshima to Kushima.
There are 68+ hotels available in Kushima.