There are 4 ways to get from Kagoshima to Takamori by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamototrain
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
- Take the train from Higoozu to Miyajitrain
3h 48mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamototrain
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Station to Takamori Eki Koryushisetsubus
- Take the bus from Takamori Sta. to Hyakukaribus
6h 5m¥2,737–4,670Drive 225 km
- Drive from Kagoshima to Takamoricar 225 km
3h 23m¥3,898–5,630Bus
- Take the bus from Kagoshimachuo to Mashiki-Inter-Guchibus Kirishima
- Take the bus from Mashiki IC to Takamori Chuobus Tokkyu Takachiho
7h 15m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kagoshima to Takamori is to train and bus which costs ¥2700 - ¥4700 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kagoshima to Takamori is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kagoshima to Takamori. However, there are services departing from Kagoshimachuo and arriving at Nakamura(Tsuru) via Mashiki IC and Takamori Chuo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kagoshima to Takamori. However, there are services departing from Kagoshima Chuo and arriving at Miyaji via Kumamoto and Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Kagoshima and Takamori is 231 km. The road distance is 225 km.
The best way to get from Kagoshima to Takamori without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Kagoshima to Takamori, including transfers.
Kagoshima to Takamori bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Kagoshimachuo station.
Kagoshima to Takamori train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kagoshima Chuo station.
The best way to get from Kagoshima to Takamori is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Kagoshima, Japan and Takamori, Kumamoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Kagoshima Chuo to Takamori via Kumamoto, Higoozu, and Miyaji in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kagoshimachuo to Nakamura(Tsuru) via Mashiki IC and Takamori Chuo in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kumamoto to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Higoozu to Miyaji
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Station to Takamori Eki Koryushisetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥180–1,200
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Takamori Sta. to Hyakukari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥200
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Kagoshimachuo to Mashiki-Inter-Guchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Mashiki IC to Takamori Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kagoshima to Takamori bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Mashiki-Inter-Guchi station.
Kagoshima to Takamori train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kumamoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kagoshima to Takamori is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Kagoshima to Takamori.
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