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Saga to Kagoshima by bus

Kagoshima lies 187 km (116 mi) south of Saga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 3 h 36 min including stops, over roughly 228 km (142 mi) of road.

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CountryJapanJapan
Population233,301595,049
Elevation4 m (13 ft)6 m (20 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)

Where to book buses from Saga to Kagoshima

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Staying in Kagoshima

Our booking partner lists 145 places to stay in Kagoshima. Of the 113 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (72), and 1 are five-star. Across 76 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 56,300 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Kagoshima from Saga?

187 km (116 mi) in a straight line, south of Saga; by road roughly 228 km (142 mi).

How long does it take to get from Saga to Kagoshima by bus?

About 3 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Saga and Kagoshima?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where can I stay in Kagoshima?

Our booking partner lists 145 places to stay in Kagoshima, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.