Tokyo to Kagoshima by bus
Kagoshima lies 962 km (598 mi) south-west of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 31 min including stops, over roughly 1,174 km (729 mi) of road.
| Tokyo | Kagoshima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 595,049 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book buses from Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
962 km (598 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Tokyo; by road roughly 1,174 km (729 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Kagoshima by bus?
About 17 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo 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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.