There are 4 ways to get from Kobayashi to Kagoshima by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kobayashi IC to Tenmonkanbus
1h 38m¥9,750–11,008Drive 82.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobayashi to Kagoshimacar 82.9 km
1h 39m¥1,268–1,832Train via Miyakonojo
- Take the train from Kobayashi to Miyakonojotrain Kitto Line / ...
- Take the train from Miyakonojo to Kagoshima-Chuotrain [188039] Ltd. Exp Kirishima 5 / ...
2h 27mTrain
- Take the train from Kobayashi to Hayato(Kagoshima)train Kitto Line
- Take the train from Hayato(Kagoshima) to Kagoshima-Chuotrain [37805] Jr Nippo / ...
2h 57m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kobayashi to Kagoshima is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kobayashi to Kagoshima is to bus which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥9500 - ¥11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobayashi to Kagoshima. However, there are services departing from Kobayashi IC and arriving at Tenmonkan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobayashi to Kagoshima. However, there are services departing from Kobayashi and arriving at Kagoshima-Chuo via Miyakonojo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Kobayashi and Kagoshima is 149 km. The road distance is 82.9 km.
The best way to get from Kobayashi to Kagoshima without a car is to bus which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥9500 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Kobayashi to Kagoshima, including transfers.
Kobayashi to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Miyazaki Kotsu, depart from Kobayashi IC station.
Kobayashi to Kagoshima train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kobayashi station.
The best way to get from Kobayashi to Kagoshima is to bus which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥9500 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can train via Miyakonojo, which costs and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Kobayashi, Miyazaki, Japan and Kagoshima, Japan?
Miyazaki Kotsu operates a bus from Kobayashi IC to Tenmonkan hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,830 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kobayashi to Kagoshima-Chuo via Miyakonojo in around 2h 27m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kobayashi to Miyakonojo
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Miyakonojo to Kagoshima-Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kobayashi to Hayato(Kagoshima)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hayato(Kagoshima) to Kagoshima-Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0985-32-1000
- Website
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Kobayashi IC to Tenmonkan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,830
- Schedules at
- miyakoh.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Kobayashi to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Miyazaki Kotsu, arrive at Tenmonkan station.
Kobayashi to Kagoshima train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Miyakonojo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobayashi to Kagoshima is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Kobayashi to Kagoshima.
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