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Fukuoka to Kagoshima by Shinkansen

The Fukuoka to Kagoshima Kyushu Shinkansen runs the length of the island from Hakata to Kagoshima Chuo in under an hour and a half. Reserve from Australia, pay in AUD, and board with a QR code.

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The Mizuho is the fastest train from Fukuoka to Kagoshima, taking 1h 20m. Direct, no transfers. A reserved seat in Ordinary Car costs from AUD 94 one way. Sakura covered; Mizuho needs a supplement.

The Tsubame takes 2h 15m (all stations). Frequent through the day.

Fastest

1h 20m (Mizuho)

Typical

1h 45m (Sakura)

Transfers

Direct, no transfers

Distance

about 290 km

Daily services

frequent through the day

JR Pass

Sakura covered; Mizuho needs a supplement

Fukuoka to Kagoshima ticket prices

One-way fares by seat class. Return simply doubles the fare.

Seat class	Price (AUD)	Good to know
Non-reserved, Ordinary Car	from AUD 89	Cheapest, any open non reserved seat
Reserved, Ordinary Car	from AUD 94	Guaranteed seat, best in peak season
Reserved, Green Car	from AUD 126	Business class 2 by 2 seating

Fares are indicative from prices and vary by date, train and season. The live fare is shown when you search. As a guide, an Ordinary reserved seat is around ¥10,640.

Which train: Nozomi, Hikari or Kodama?

All three run the Fukuoka–Kagoshima route direct — they differ in how many stations they skip.

Train	Journey time	Stops	Japan Rail Pass
Mizuho	1h 20m	Fewest stops, the fastest service	Supplement required
Sakura	1h 45m	A few extra stops	Covered by JR Pass
Tsubame	2h 15m	All stations	Covered by JR Pass

Timetable & departures

A sample of daily Fukuoka → Kagoshima departures.

Depart Fukuoka	Arrive Kagoshima	Train	Duration
06:40	08:00	Mizuho	1h 20m
08:57	10:42	Sakura	1h 45m
11:40	13:00	Mizuho	1h 20m
14:57	16:42	Sakura	1h 45m
18:40	20:00	Mizuho	1h 20m

Indicative departures. Kyushu Shinkansen services run through the day. Search your date for live times.

Tips for the journey

Arrive at Kagoshima Chuo

Trains terminate at Kagoshima Chuo, the gateway to Sakurajima volcano and the ferries.

Take the Sakura with a pass

The Sakura is covered by the Japan Rail Pass and only a little slower than the Mizuho.

Volcano views

On a clear day the active Sakurajima volcano dominates the view as you arrive in Kagoshima.

Reserve the Mizuho

The Mizuho is reserved heavy with few non reserved cars, so book ahead.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Fukuoka to Kagoshima bullet train?

From about AUD 89 one way for a non reserved seat, with reserved from around AUD 94 and Green Car from about AUD 126.

How long does it take?

About 1 hour 20 minutes on the fastest Mizuho, and around 1 hour 45 minutes on the pass friendly Sakura.

Which train with a Japan Rail Pass?

Take the Sakura, which is fully covered. The Mizuho needs a supplement.

Which station in Kagoshima?

Trains arrive at Kagoshima Chuo, the main hub in the city.

What is there to see?

Kagoshima is famous for the Sakurajima volcano across the bay and its hot springs.

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