There are 3 ways to get from Kagoshima to Obi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Minamimiyazakitrain [188045] Ltd. Exp Kirishima 8 / ...
- Take the train from Minamimiyazaki to Obitrain [37606] JR Nichinan / ...
4h 8mDrive 113.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kagoshima to Obicar 113.4 km
2h 12m¥1,968–2,843Bus
- Take the bus from Tenmonkan to Miyazakibus
- Take the bus from Miyazaki Station to Nichinanbus
6h 59m¥4,790
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kagoshima to Obi is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kagoshima to Obi is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kagoshima to Obi. However, there are services departing from Tenmonkan and arriving at Nichinan via Miyazaki Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kagoshima to Obi. However, there are services departing from Kagoshima-Chuo and arriving at Obi via Minamimiyazaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Kagoshima and Obi is 164 km. The road distance is 113.4 km.
The best way to get from Kagoshima to Obi without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Kagoshima to Obi, including transfers.
Kagoshima to Obi bus services, operated by Miyazaki Kotsu, depart from Tenmonkan station.
Kagoshima to Obi train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kagoshima-Chuo station.
The best way to get from Kagoshima to Obi is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4790 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Kagoshima, Japan and Obi, Japan?
You can take a train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Obi via Minamimiyazaki in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tenmonkan to Obi via Miyazaki Station, Nichinan, and Nichinan in around 6h 59m.
- 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 Obi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0985-32-1000
- Website
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Tenmonkan to Miyazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,830
- Schedules at
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Miyazaki Station to Nichinan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,960
- Schedules at
- miyakoh.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kagoshima to Obi bus services, operated by Miyazaki Kotsu, arrive at Miyazaki station.
Kagoshima to Obi train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Minamimiyazaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kagoshima to Obi is 113 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Kagoshima to Obi.
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