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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kagoshima is to train which costs ¥11000 - ¥18000 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kagoshima is to bus and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥12000 - ¥44000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Kagoshima?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kagoshima. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Kagoshimachuo via Kumamoto Kencho-mae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Kagoshima?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kagoshima. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kagoshima?

The distance between Kyoto and Kagoshima is 847 km. The road distance is 883.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kagoshima without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs ¥11000 - ¥18000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Kyoto to Kagoshima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kagoshima bus from?

Kyoto to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kagoshima train from?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Kagoshima bus arrive?

Kyoto to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kumamoto Kencho-mae station.

Where does the Kyoto to Kagoshima train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Kagoshima?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kagoshima is 884 km. It takes approximately 11h 29m to drive from Kyoto to Kagoshima.

Where can I stay near Kagoshima?

There are 235+ hotels available in Kagoshima.

Kyoto to Kagoshima - 6 ways to travel via train, night bus, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Kagoshima by train, night bus, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kagoshima Chuotrain Sakura / ...
5h 19m
¥11,619–17,859
Night bus, bus
1. Take the nightbus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kumamoto Kencho-maenightbus Sunrise
2. Take the bus from Kumamoto Kencho-mae to Kagoshimachuobus Kirishima
16h 10m
¥12,200–15,900
Drive 883.6 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kagoshimacar 883.6 km
11h 29m
¥14,851–21,452
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane ITM - KOJ
3h 44m
¥12,863–43,800
Train to Kobe, fly
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane UKB - KOJ
3h 50m
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane NGO - KOJ
4h 30m

Kyoto to Kagoshima by train

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 847.2 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Kagoshima Chuo hourly. Tickets cost ¥11,000–17,000 and the journey takes 4h 21m.

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