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Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
1
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 £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 1 trains that leave Kumamoto for Kagoshima every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 57 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.
5:400h57Kumamoto6:37Kagoshima£411One-way0 changes
- 5:400h57Kumamoto6:37Kagoshima£411One-way0 changes
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Live departures
Kumamoto to Kagoshima train times
The table below shows live departures for Kumamoto to Kagoshima trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:40 Kumamoto | 0h57 | 6:37 Kagoshima | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima
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Trains from Kumamoto to Kagoshima run on average 35 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 09:15. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 57m.
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 5:40 |
Last train 9:15 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
FAQs: Kumamoto to Kagoshima train
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