From Tokyo
Our Favourite way from Tokyo to Kagoshima
| Tokyo to Kagoshima | Monorail, Flight, Bus | 46,390 yen | 4.5 hours | 3 Transfers |
Our favourite way to get to Kagoshima from Tokyo involves travelling by air, especially when you fly from Haneda Airport. The flight duration is about 2 hours between Haneda Airport and Kagoshima Airport and 2h15 between Narita and Kagoshima Airport. Regular one way fares for ANA and JAL flights cost 46,390 yen but you can very easily find tickets for a lot cheaper. Flying from Haneda will involve first taking either the JR Yamanote line or the JR Keihin Tohoku line from Tokyo Station to Hamamatsucho Station before transferring to the Tokyo Monorail to Haneda Airport. From Kagoshima Airport, you can take the shuttle bus into Kagoshima for 1,250 yen. The shuttle bus will take between 45 and 60 minutes to reach central Kagoshima.
| Tokyo Station to Hamamatsucho Station | JR Keihin Tohoku Line or JR Yamanote Line | 160 yen | 5 mins |
| Hamamatsucho Station to Haneda Airport | Tokyo Monorail | 490 yen | 20 mins |
| Haneda Airport to Kagoshima Airport | Flight (ANA/JAL) | 46,390 yen | 2 hours |
| Kagoshima Ariport to Kagoshima | ShuttleBus | 1,250 yen | 46 to 60 mins |
The Quickest Way from Tokyo to Kagoshima
| Tokyo to Kagoshima | Monorail, Flight, Bus | 46,390 yen | 4.5 hours | 3 Transfers |
The quickest way to get to Kagoshima from Tokyo is to travel by air, especially when you fly from Haneda Airport. The flight duration is about 2 hours between Haneda Airport and Kagoshima Airport and 2h15 between Narita and Kagoshima Airport. Regular one way fares for ANA and JAL flights cost 46,390 yen but you can very easily find tickets for a lot cheaper. Flying from Haneda will involve first taking either the JR Yamanote line or the JR Keihin Tohoku line from Tokyo Station to Hamamatsucho Station before transferring to the Tokyo Monorail to Haneda Airport. From Kagoshima Airport, you can take the shuttle bus into Kagoshima for 1,250 yen. The shuttle bus will take between 45 and 60 minutes to reach central Kagoshima.
| Tokyo Station to Hamamatsucho Station | JR Keihin Tohoku Line or JR Yamanote Line | 160 yen | 5 mins |
| Hamamatsucho Station to Haneda Airport | Tokyo Monorail | 490 yen | 20 mins |
| Haneda Airport to Kagoshima Airport | Flight (ANA/JAL) | 46,390 yen | 2 hours |
| Kagoshima Ariport to Kagoshima | ShuttleBus | 1,250 yen | 46 to 60 mins |
The Cheapest Way from Tokyo to Kagoshima
| Tokyo to Kagoshima | Bus, Flight (LCC), Bus | From 6,000 yen | 5h45 | 2 Transfers |
The cheapest way to get to Kagoshima from Tokyo is by flying with a low-cost-carrier! Because Low Cost Carriers fly from Narita Airport, the duration of the trip will be about an hour longer than when flying from Haneda Airport, but if you’re on a budget you would be glad to know that flights can be found as cheap as 6,000 yen. From Tokyo to Narita Airport we recommend you take the Limousine Bus. It will take you directly to Narita Airport and, when booked in advance, only costs 900 yen. From Kagoshima Airport, you can take the shuttle bus into Kagoshima for 1,250 yen. The shuttle bus will take between 45 and 60 minutes to reach central Kagoshima.
| Tokyo to Narita Airport | Limousine Bus | 900 - 1,000 yen | 80 mins |
| Narita Airport to Kagoshima | Flight (LCC) | From 6,000 yen | 135 mins |
| Kagoshima Airport to Kagoshima | Shuttle Bus | 1,250 yen | 45 to 60 mins |
The Easiest Way from Tokyo to Kagoshima
| Tokyo to Kagoshima | Shinkansen | From 28,820 yen | 7 hours | 1 Transfers |
The easiest way to get to Kagoshima from Tokyo is aboard the Shinkansen. With only one transfer required between Tokyo and Kagoshima, either at Shin-Osaka or Hakata, it represents the easiest method of transport between the two locations. Fares for the Shinkansen start at 28,820 yen and takes around 7 hours to reach Kagoshima.
| Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka Station or Hakata Station | Shinkansen | From 28,820 yen | 160 minutes |
| Shin-Osaka Station or Hakata Station to Kagoshima Station | 230 minutes |
JR Pass & Special Deals from Tokyo to Kagoshima
The Japan Rail Pass won’t grant you access to the Nozomi and Mizuho Shinkansens but the pass holder will still be able to reach Kagoshima in around 8 hours by using the Hikari and Sakura Shinkansens.