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- Cheapest price on 14 Nov
- €45
- Average ticket price on 14 Nov
- €45
- Fastest journey on 14 Nov
- 46 m
- Average journey duration on 14 Nov
- 49 m
- Trains on 14 Nov
- 36
- Distance
- 138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kumamoto to Kagoshima is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kumamoto to Kagoshima will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €45.
On Sat, 14 Nov, we found 36 trains from Kumamoto to Kagoshima, including 36 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Tsubame 38910:03 PM 1h02 Kumamoto Station 11:05 PM Kagoshimachuo Station €45 1 One-way 0 changes- Tsubame 309
7:31 AM 1h02 Kumamoto Station 8:33 AM Kagoshimachuo Station €45 1 One-way 0 changes - Tsubame 305
6:35 AM 1h02 Kumamoto Station 7:37 AM Kagoshimachuo Station €45 1 One-way 0 changes - Sakura 759
5:40 PM 0h53 Kumamoto Station 6:33 PM Kagoshimachuo Station €45 1 One-way 0 changes - Tsubame 311
8:13 AM 1h03 Kumamoto Station 9:16 AM Kagoshimachuo Station €45 1 One-way 0 changes
- Sakura 783
10:45 AM 0h46 Kumamoto Station 11:31 AM Kagoshimachuo Station €45 1 One-way 0 changes - Mizuho 605
10:53 AM 0h50 Kumamoto Station 11:43 AM Kagoshimachuo Station €45 1 One-way 0 changes - Mizuho 611
8:01 PM 0h50 Kumamoto Station 8:51 PM Kagoshimachuo Station €45 1 One-way 0 changes - Mizuho 603
10:29 AM 0h50 Kumamoto Station 11:19 AM Kagoshimachuo Station €45 1 One-way 0 changes - Mizuho 601
9:03 AM 0h50 Kumamoto Station 9:53 AM Kagoshimachuo Station €45 1 One-way 0 changes
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Overview: Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima
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Trains from Kumamoto to Kagoshima run on average 36 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €42 if you book in advance.
There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:34, the last at 13:57. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 42m.
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 3:34 AM |
Last train 1:57 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Kumamoto to Kagoshima train times
The table below shows live departures for Kumamoto to Kagoshima trains for tomorrow, Sunday, 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsubame 303 | 6:11 AM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 7:13 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tsubame 305 | 6:35 AM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 7:37 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tsubame 307 | 7:01 AM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 8:03 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tsubame 309 | 7:31 AM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 8:33 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tsubame 311 | 8:13 AM Kumamoto Station | 1h03 | 9:16 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 401 | 8:37 AM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 9:39 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 601 | 9:03 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h50 | 9:53 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 403 | 9:19 AM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 10:21 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 741 | 9:45 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h54 | 10:39 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 743 | 10:07 AM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 11:09 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 603 | 10:29 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h50 | 11:19 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 783 | 10:45 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h46 | 11:31 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 605 | 10:53 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h50 | 11:43 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 745 | 11:17 AM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 12:19 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 787 | 11:39 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 12:36 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 747 | 12:07 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h54 | 1:01 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 749 | 12:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 1h03 | 1:43 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 607 | 1:00 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h50 | 1:50 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 751 | 1:41 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h53 | 2:34 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 405 | 2:15 PM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 3:17 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 753 | 2:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 3:42 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 755 | 3:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h54 | 4:34 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 407 | 4:15 PM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 5:17 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 757 | 4:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h54 | 5:34 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 409 | 5:15 PM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 6:17 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 759 | 5:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h53 | 6:33 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 411 | 6:15 PM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 7:17 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 761 | 6:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 7:42 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 609 | 7:00 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h50 | 7:50 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 763 | 7:43 PM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 8:45 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 611 | 8:01 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h50 | 8:51 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 765 | 8:43 PM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 9:45 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 767 | 9:04 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h54 | 9:58 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tsubame 389 | 10:03 PM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 11:05 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 615 | 10:53 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h51 | 11:44 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tsubame 343 | 10:57 PM Kumamoto Station | 1h02 | 11:59 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday, 15 November | |||||
| Tsubame 303 | 6:11 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 7:08 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tsubame 305 | 6:35 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h56 | 7:31 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tsubame 307 | 7:01 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 7:58 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tsubame 309 | 7:31 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 8:28 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tsubame 311 | 8:13 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 9:10 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 401 | 8:37 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 9:34 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 601 | 9:03 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h43 | 9:46 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 403 | 9:19 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 10:16 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 741 | 9:45 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h46 | 10:31 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 743 | 10:07 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 11:04 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 603 | 10:29 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h42 | 11:11 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 605 | 10:53 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h43 | 11:36 AM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 745 | 11:17 AM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 12:14 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 747 | 12:07 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h46 | 12:53 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 749 | 12:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 1:37 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 607 | 1:00 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h43 | 1:43 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 751 | 1:41 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h46 | 2:27 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 405 | 2:15 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h56 | 3:11 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 753 | 2:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 3:37 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 755 | 3:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h47 | 4:27 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 407 | 4:15 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 5:12 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 757 | 4:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h47 | 5:27 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 409 | 5:15 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 6:12 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 759 | 5:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h46 | 6:26 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 411 | 6:15 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 7:12 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 761 | 6:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h56 | 7:36 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 609 | 7:00 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h43 | 7:43 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 763 | 7:43 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h56 | 8:39 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 611 | 8:01 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h43 | 8:44 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 765 | 8:43 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h56 | 9:39 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 767 | 9:04 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h47 | 9:51 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 769 | 9:43 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h56 | 10:39 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 613 | 10:01 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h43 | 10:44 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 771 | 10:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h45 | 11:25 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 615 | 10:53 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h43 | 11:36 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tsubame 343 | 11:00 PM Kumamoto Station | 0h57 | 11:57 PM Kagoshimachuo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Important Stations and Airports in Kumamoto and Kagoshima
Most Kumamoto to Kagoshima trains use the Kumamoto Station to Kagoshimachuo Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kumamoto and Kagoshima train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kumamoto Station train station facilities and services
Kumamoto Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kumamoto Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Kagoshimachuo Station train station facilities and services
Kagoshimachuo Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kagoshimachuo Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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