There are 4 ways to get from Saga to Kagoshima by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Saga to Shin-Tosutrain Midori / ...
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kagoshima Chuotrain Sakura
2h 20mDrive 249.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Saga to Kagoshimacar 249.4 km
3h 21m¥4,287–6,192Bus
- Take the bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Kiyama PAbus Saga
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Kagoshima Chuo Stationbus Sakurajima
6h 15m¥4,300–10,753Train, fly
- Take the train from Saga to Hakatatrain
- Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane FUK - KOJ
3h 35m
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saga to Kagoshima is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Saga to Kagoshima is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Saga to Kagoshima station. However, there are services departing from Saga Daini Godochosha and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo Station via Kosoku Kiyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Saga to Kagoshima. However, there are services departing from Saga and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo via Shin Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Saga and Kagoshima is 253 km. The road distance is 249.4 km.
The best way to get from Saga to Kagoshima without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Saga to Kagoshima, including transfers.
Saga to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Saga Daini Godochosha station.
Saga to Kagoshima train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Saga station.
The best way to get from Saga to Kagoshima is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Saga, Japan and Kagoshima, Japan?
You can take a train from Saga to Kagoshima Chuo via Shin Tosu in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Kagoshima Chuo Station via Kiyama PA and Kosoku Kiyama in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–29,000
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Saga to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Shin Tosu to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Saga to Hakata
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Tosu to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–4,800
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Kiyama PA
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,800
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Kagoshima Chuo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–7,000
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Saga to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kiyama PA station.
Saga to Kagoshima train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saga to Kagoshima is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Saga to Kagoshima.
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