Trains to Kagoshima
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists at least twelve railway stations in Kagoshima: Kagoshima‐Chūō Station, Taniyama Station, Sakanoue Station, Kami-Ijūin Station, Jigenji Station, Usuki Station, Hiroki Station, Hirakawa Station, Kōrimoto Station, Satsuma-Matsumoto Station, Kiire Station, Sesekushi Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Kagoshima
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima to Miyakonojō | Japan | 52 km (32 mi) | about 17 min |
| Kagoshima to Kotō | Japan | 136 km (85 mi) | about 45 min |
| Kagoshima to Kumamoto | Japan | 138 km (86 mi) | about 45 min |
| Kagoshima to Isahaya | Japan | 150 km (93 mi) | about 49 min |
| Kagoshima to Nobeoka | Japan | 154 km (96 mi) | about 51 min |
| Kagoshima to Ōmuta | Japan | 163 km (102 mi) | about 54 min |
| Kagoshima to Sasebo | Japan | 194 km (121 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Kagoshima to Kurume | Japan | 195 km (121 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Kagoshima to Ōita | Japan | 210 km (130 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Kagoshima to Beppu | Japan | 210 km (131 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Kagoshima to Chikushino-shi | Japan | 215 km (133 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Kagoshima to Karatsu | Japan | 216 km (134 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Kagoshima to Tokyo | Japan | 962 km (598 mi) | about 5 h 16 min |
| Kagoshima to Yokohama | Japan | 946 km (588 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| Kagoshima to Osaka | Japan | 577 km (359 mi) | about 3 h 10 min |
| Kagoshima to Nagoya | Japan | 714 km (444 mi) | about 3 h 55 min |
| Kagoshima to Fukuoka | Japan | 226 km (141 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Kagoshima to Kawasaki | Japan | 956 km (594 mi) | about 5 h 14 min |
| Kagoshima to Kobe | Japan | 554 km (344 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
| Kagoshima to Kyoto | Japan | 617 km (384 mi) | about 3 h 23 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Where to buy train tickets
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Common questions
Which railway stations does Kagoshima have?
Kagoshima‐Chūō Station, Taniyama Station, Sakanoue Station, Kami-Ijūin Station, Jigenji Station, Usuki Station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.