Kumamoto to Kagoshima by ferry
Kagoshima lies 138 km (86 mi) south of Kumamoto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 138 km (86 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 4 h 12 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Kumamoto | Kagoshima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 738,907 | 595,049 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Kumamoto | Port of Kagoshima |
Where to book ferries from Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto?
138 km (86 mi) in a straight line, south of Kumamoto; by road roughly 169 km (105 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Kagoshima by ferry?
About 4 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kumamoto 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.