There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Kagashima by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōgakitrain Hida 25
1h 59mDrive 160.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Kagashimacar 160.4 km
2h 15m¥2,756–3,980Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Nagoya Station Noritakebus
3h 48m¥3,500–5,000Train via Nagoya
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain Kodama / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Nishigifutrain [19088] JR Tokaido Line New Rapid Train / ...
2h 12mTrain via Kintetsu-Nagoya
- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain Urban Liner / ...
3h 36m¥5,178–6,198
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kagashima is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kagashima is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Kagashima station. However, there are services departing from Osaka WBT Umeda and arriving at Nagoya Station Noritake via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Kagashima. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Nishigifu via Ogaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Osaka and Kagashima is 154 km. The road distance is 160.4 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kagashima without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Osaka to Kagashima, including transfers.
Osaka to Kagashima bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Osaka WBT Umeda station.
Osaka to Kagashima train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kagashima is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kagashima, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōgaki once daily, and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Nagoya Station Noritake every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,500–5,000 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ōgaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shin Osaka to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya Station to Nishigifu
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–5,500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Nagoya Station Noritake
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–5,000
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Kagashima bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Nagoya Station Noritake.
Osaka to Kagashima train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōgaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kagashima is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Osaka to Kagashima.
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