How to get from Kumamoto to Kagoshima
2 ways, 138 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 3h 31m | ¥1,930–2,630 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 3h 31m | ¥49,000–66,500 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Kagoshima?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 3h 31m door to door. The straight-line distance is 138 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Kumamoto to Kagoshima?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ¥1,930. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Kagoshima from Kumamoto by road?
- About 175 km, roughly 3h 31m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ¥1,930–2,630; tolls and parking are extra.