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How to get fromKagoshima to Satsumaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kagoshima to Satsuma by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Izumi Kagoshimatrain train Sakura
    2. Take the bus from Isumi station to Toraimachibus bus
    1h 30m

  2. Drive 47.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kagoshima to Satsumacar car 47.2 km
    1h 4m
    ¥821–1,186

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kagoshima to Satsumataxi taxi 47.2 km
    1h 4m
    ¥15,000–18,000

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kagoshima-chūō-eki-mae to Miyanojoubus bus
    1h 42m
    ¥1,100–1,700

  5. Bus via Kagoshima Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kagoshimachuo to Kagoshima Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Toraimachibus bus
    1h 57m

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  • Distance: 94.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

JR Kyushu Bus operates a bus from Kagoshima-chūō-eki-mae to Miyanojou every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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