There are 4 ways to get from Yamaguchi to Kagoshima by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kagoshima Chuotrain Sakura
3h 37m¥5,734–8,325Bus
- Take the bus from Yudaonsendo to Fukuoka Tenjinbus Fukuoka Yamaguchi Liner
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Kagoshima Chuo Stationbus Sakurajima
9h 36m¥6,200–10,200Drive 417.3 km
- Drive from Yamaguchi to Kagoshimacar 417.3 km
5h 32m¥7,240–10,457Train, fly
- Take the train from Yamaguchi to Shin-Yamaguchitrain
- Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuokatrain
- Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane FUK - KOJ
4h 10m¥13,904–64,475
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamaguchi to Kagoshima is to train which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Yamaguchi to Kagoshima is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamaguchi to Kagoshima station. However, there are services departing from Yudaonsendo and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo Station via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamaguchi to Kagoshima. However, there are services departing from Yamaguchi and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo via Shin Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Yamaguchi and Kagoshima is 393 km. The road distance is 417.3 km.
The best way to get from Yamaguchi to Kagoshima without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Yamaguchi to Kagoshima, including transfers.
Yamaguchi to Kagoshima bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Yudaonsendo station.
Yamaguchi to Kagoshima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Yamaguchi station.
The best way to get from Yamaguchi to Kagoshima is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 36m.
What companies run services between Yamaguchi, Japan and Kagoshima, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kagoshima Chuo every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥5,500–8,000 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yudaonsendo to Kagoshima Chuo Station via Fukuoka Tenjin and Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal in around 9h 36m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–30,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–8,000
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Yamaguchi to Shin-Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–330
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Yudaonsendo to Fukuoka Tenjin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Kagoshima Chuo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–7,000
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamaguchi to Kagoshima bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Fukuoka Tenjin station.
Yamaguchi to Kagoshima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kagoshima Chuo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamaguchi to Kagoshima is 417 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Yamaguchi to Kagoshima.
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