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How to get fromKagoshima to Kyushuby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kagoshima to Kyushu by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamototrain train
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain train
    3. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train train
    4. Take the bus from Aso Sta. to Uchinomakibus bus
    4h 26m

  2. Drive 213.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kagoshima to Kyushucar car 213.8 km
    3h 3m
    ¥3,710–5,358

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kagoshimachuo to Mashiki-Inter-Guchibus bus Kirishima
    2. Take the bus from Mashiki IC to Aso Stationbus bus Kyushu Odan Bus
    6h 44m

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  • Distance: 221.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Kagoshimachuo to Uchinomaki via Mashiki IC and Aso Sta. in around 6h 44m.

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