Kagoshima to Nobeoka by train
Nobeoka lies 154 km (96 mi) north-east of Kagoshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 51 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 188 km (117 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kagoshima | Nobeoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 595,049 | 119,521 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kagoshima‐Chūō Station, Taniyama Station, Sakanoue Station | Asahigaoka Station, Kitagawa Station, Hyūga-Nagai Station |
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Common questions
How far is Nobeoka from Kagoshima?
154 km (96 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kagoshima; by road roughly 188 km (117 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kagoshima to Nobeoka by train?
About 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kagoshima and Nobeoka?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.