2 Ways to Get from Fukuoka to Kagoshima – via Train, Highway Bus

Located in southern Kyushu, Kagoshima, a seaside city that is best known for its Sakurajima, an active volcano that faces Kinko Bay.
Apart from that, it has the largest shrine in southern Kyushu. Its natural landscapes and outdoor activities are the reasons why many tourists would spend their vacation in Kagoshima for one day or two.

If you are going to Kagoshima from Fukuoka, you can either take the train or highway bus. 

1. JR Northern Kyushu Super Express

You can take the JR Super Express (Shinkansen) at JR Hakata Station to Kagoshima.
There are trains from 6:10 am to 10:20 pm.
For Super Express, there are 3 types of trains with different numbers of stops in between.
The fastest one is Mizuho, while Sakura comes next and Tsubame is the slowest.
Depending on the train you pick, the time of journey ranges from 75 minutes to 110 minutes.

Estimated Travelling Time: 1 hour 18 minutes to 1 hours 48 minutes
Fee (Single Trip): 10,110 yen
Schedule: Every 15 to 60 minutes

Must-have Item: JR Kyushu Rail Pass!

The fee for the trip between Fukuoka and Kagoshima is big-budget, we strongly recommend you to purchase the JR Kyushu Rail Pass.
This is exclusive for foreign visitors that can help you to save a huge amount of expenditure on transportation.
With the Rail Pass, you can freely get on and off the JR trains in the selected areas.
If you are planning to visit Fukuoka and Kagoshima, you can use Northern Kyushu Rail Pass (from 12,000 yen) and enjoy the perks. 

2. Highway Bus

The price of a Super Express ticket may be out of your budget for the trip, highway bus is a choice that is value for money.
Yet, it would take a longer time to arrive at Kagoshima, for almost 5 hours. 

Estimated Travelling Time: 4 to 5 hours (Depending on the hop on and off locations)
Fee (Single Trip): 6,000 yen
Schedule: Every 1 to 2 hours

SUNQ PASS: Enjoy every Bus Ride with Ease!

If you would take the bus frequently throughout the trip, it is recommended to buy the SUNQ PASS.
With it, you can enjoy unlimited journeys on almost all highway buses, city buses and ferries in Kyushu.
Simply purchase one ticket and you can enjoy every bus ride with ease. 

For journeys that involve Fukuoka and Kagoshima, you can buy a 3-day/4-day All Kyushu SUNQ PASS.
Remember to reserve your seat before hopping on any highway bus.

Solution for Transport in Kagoshima

If you would like to visit several spots in Kagoshima within 1 day, you can save money by purchasing CUTE, a one-day pass that allows unlimited ride on buses, streetcars and ferries in Kagoshima City and Sakurajima.

JR Northern Kyushu Super Express VS Highway Bus

	JR Northern Kyushu Super Express	Highway Bus
Estimated Travelling Time	1 hour 18 minutes to 1 hours 48 minutes	4 to 5 hours (Depending on the hop on and off locations)
Fee (Single Trip)	10,110 yen	6,000 yen
Schedule	Every 15 to 60 minutes	Every 1 to 2 hours