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Results from Kagoshima to Okayama on Thursday, 17 September 2026
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How to get from Kagoshima to Okayama
The easiest way to travel from Kagoshima to Okayama is by train.
How far is Kagoshima from Okayama?
The travel distance between Kagoshima and Okayama is 650 km. There is no direct flight from Kagoshima to Okayama, the only option to travel is by train.
How long does it take to get from Kagoshima to Okayama?
It takes about 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes to get from Kagoshima to Okayama by train, depending on the service.
How to get from Kagoshima to Okayama by train
What types of trains operate the route Kagoshima to Okayama?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Kagoshima to Okayama.
JR operates the Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen high-speed train between Kagoshima and Osaka stopping in Okayama.
There are three types of services on the Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen: Nozomi and Mizuho are the fast services stopping only at key stations, Hikari and Sakura are the semi-fast services stopping at the major stations and Kodama is the local service stopping at all stations.
Shinkansen trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Shinkansen trains offer three passengers classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.
Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars. Travellers with Non-reserved Seat tickets are allowed to take any seat available only in the Ordinary Cars designated as Non-reserved.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where do trains from Kagoshima to Okayama depart?
Trains on the Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen line depart from Kagoshima-Chuo Station located in Kagoshima.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Kagoshima to Okayama arrive?
Trains on the Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen line arrive at Okayama Station located in Okayama.
Why you should book your trains in Japan with Baolau?
You can compare transport options and see the available schedules and fares offered by JR and the private railway companies, then you can choose the option that works best for your trip.
Depending on the train selected you will be able to view the available seat map during the reservation process and select your seat, or at least indicate your preference and we will carefully select the best places for you and your travel company.
Baolau sells train tickets for international travellers in Japan, facilitating advance ticket reservations for Shinkansen and Limited Express trains and providing direct customer support. Seats are reserved on the railway operator's system after payment and the electronic ticket is issued within 24 hours, either as a QR-ticket valid for boarding or as a QR pickup code valid to collect the physical ticket at the station.
Once you select your desired travel option, you can pay using international credit or debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay and other available local payment methods. Your booking request will be processed immediately and you will receive your booking confirmation with your electronic ticket attached by email, ready to keep it on your phone or print it before departure.
Where to travel next from Okayama
From Okayama, you can go by train to Himeji, Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima and Fukuoka on the Sanyo Shinkansen.