What is the cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Beppu?

The cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Beppu is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karatsu to Beppu?

The fastest way to get from Karatsu to Beppu is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4500.

Is there a direct bus between Karatsu and Beppu?

No, there is no direct bus from Karatsu to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Sakae-machi-Higashi and arriving at Beppu Kitahama via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Karatsu and Beppu?

No, there is no direct train from Karatsu to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Karatsu and arriving at Beppu via Meinohama and Hakata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Karatsu to Beppu?

The distance between Karatsu and Beppu is 240 km. The road distance is 181.9 km.

How do I travel from Karatsu to Beppu without a car?

The best way to get from Karatsu to Beppu without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥6000 - ¥27000.

How long does it take to get from Karatsu to Beppu?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Karatsu to Beppu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karatsu to Beppu bus from?

Karatsu to Beppu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Sakae-machi-Higashi station.

Where do I catch the Karatsu to Beppu train from?

Karatsu to Beppu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Karatsu station.

Train or bus from Karatsu to Beppu?

The best way to get from Karatsu to Beppu is to bus which takes 5h and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Karatsu to Beppu bus arrive?

Karatsu to Beppu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.

Where does the Karatsu to Beppu train arrive?

Karatsu to Beppu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Meinohama station.

Can I drive from Karatsu to Beppu?

Yes, the driving distance between Karatsu to Beppu is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Karatsu to Beppu.

Where can I stay near Beppu?

There are 644+ hotels available in Beppu.

Karatsu to Beppu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Karatsu to Beppu by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Arupino-mae to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus からつ号
2. Take the train from Hakata to Bepputrain Sonic / ...
3h 38m
¥6,070–26,525
Drive 181.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Karatsu to Beppucar 181.9 km
2h 24m
¥3,113–4,496
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus からつ号
2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Beppu Kitahamabus Toyonokuni
5h
¥3,746–5,391
Train
1. Take the train from Karatsu to Meinohamatrain [36834] JR Chikuhi / ...
2. Take the train from Hakata to Bepputrain Sonic / ...
3h 41m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Karatsu to Beppu.

Launch map view

Distance: 240.4 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Karatsu, Japan and Beppu, Japan?

You can take a bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Beppu Kitahama via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karatsu to Beppu via Meinohama, Meinohama, Hakata, and Hakata in around 3h 41m.

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