There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kagoshima by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Kumamoto Sta.bus K4-2：阿蘇くまもと空港→テクノ～県庁→熊本駅
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain Sakura / ...
2h 22m¥2,500–4,700Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kumamoto-KMJ to Kagoshima183.6 km
2h 34mDrive 183.6 km
- Drive from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kagoshimacar 183.6 km
2h 34m¥3,179–4,592Bus
- Take the bus from Misotenjin to Kagoshimachuobus Kirishima
5h 18m¥4,200
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kagoshima by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kagoshima is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kagoshima is to bus and train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥2500 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kagoshima. However, there are services departing from Aso Kumamoto Airport and arriving at Kagoshimachuo via Misotenjin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) and Kagoshima is 182 km. The road distance is 183.6 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kagoshima without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥2500 - ¥4700.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kagoshima, including transfers.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Misotenjin station.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kagoshimachuo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kagoshima is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kagoshima.
There are 236+ hotels available in Kagoshima.
What companies run services between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), Japan and Kagoshima, Japan?
Sanko Bus operates a bus from Misotenjin to Kagoshimachuo 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,200 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Kumamoto Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥200–1,400
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Misotenjin to Kagoshimachuo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kumamoto-KMJ to Kagoshima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) and Kagoshima. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.