What is the cheapest way to get from Kurume to Kagoshima?

The cheapest way to get from Kurume to Kagoshima is to train which costs ¥3300 - ¥4700 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kurume to Kagoshima?

The fastest way to get from Kurume to Kagoshima is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4700.

Is there a direct bus between Kurume and Kagoshima?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kurume IC Minami and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Kurume and Kagoshima?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kurume and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Kurume to Kagoshima?

The distance between Kurume and Kagoshima is 225 km. The road distance is 244.3 km.

How do I travel from Kurume to Kagoshima without a car?

The best way to get from Kurume to Kagoshima without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4700.

How long does it take to get from Kurume to Kagoshima?

The train from Kurume to Kagoshima Chuo takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Kurume to Kagoshima bus from?

Kurume to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Kurume IC Minami station.

Where do I catch the Kurume to Kagoshima train from?

Kurume to Kagoshima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kurume station.

Train or bus from Kurume to Kagoshima?

The best way to get from Kurume to Kagoshima is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Kurume to Kagoshima bus arrive?

Kurume to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kagoshima Chuo Station.

Where does the Kurume to Kagoshima train arrive?

Kurume to Kagoshima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kagoshima Chuo station.

Can I drive from Kurume to Kagoshima?

Yes, the driving distance between Kurume to Kagoshima is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Kurume to Kagoshima.

Where can I stay near Kagoshima?

There are 236+ hotels available in Kagoshima.

Kurume to Kagoshima - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kurume to Kagoshima by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kurume to Kagoshima Chuotrain Sakura / ...
1h 17m
¥3,300–4,700
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kurume IC Minami to Kagoshima Chuo Stationbus Sakurajima
4h 7m
¥3,000–7,000
Drive 244.3 km
1. Drive from Kurume to Kagoshimacar 244.3 km
3h 14m
¥4,239–6,122
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kurume to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane FUK - KOJ
3h 3m
¥12,385–62,265

Kurume to Kagoshima by train

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Distance: 225.2 km
Duration: 1h 17m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kurume to Kagoshima Chuo hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,300–4,700 and the journey takes 1h 17m. JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Nishitetsu Bus operates a bus from Kurume IC Minami to Kagoshima Chuo Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,000–7,000 and the journey takes 4h 7m.

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