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How to get fromNagasaki to Kagoshimaby train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Nagasaki to Kagoshima by train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Hizenyamaguchitrain train [36328] JR Nagasaki / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kagoshima Chuotrain train Sakura
    4h 40m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nagasaki to Kuchinotsu Portcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Kuchinotsu Port to Oniike Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Oniike Port to Kagoshimacar car
    4h 54m
    ¥5,560–8,066

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Stationbus bus Rindō
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain train Sakura / ...
    5h 26m
    ¥6,500–7,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nagasaki to Ebino ICbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ebi no IC to Tenmonkanbus bus
    5h 37m
    ¥9,128

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Map of how to get from Nagasaki to Kagoshima.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 353.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Kagoshima Chuo via Kōhoku and Shin Tosu in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nagasaki to Tenmonkan via Ebino IC and Ebi no IC in around 5h 37m.

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