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

The cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Busan is to bus and car ferry which costs ₩130,000 - ₩170,000 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karatsu to Busan is to taxi and car ferry which takes 6h 42m and costs ₩240,000 - ₩310,000.

How far is it from Karatsu to Busan?

The distance between Karatsu and Busan is 283 km.

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

The best way to get from Karatsu to Busan without a car is to taxi and car ferry which takes 6h 42m and costs ₩240,000 - ₩310,000.

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

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

Where can I stay near Busan?

There are 933+ hotels available in Busan.

Karatsu to Busan - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, car ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Karatsu to Busan by train, plane, taxi, car ferry, or bus

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

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Karatsu to Meinohamatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane FUK - PUS
3h 38m
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus からつ号
2. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry Fukuoka
8h 19m
₩131,747–169,886
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Karatsu to Hakata Port International Terminaltaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry Fukuoka
6h 42m
₩247,247–302,201

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) flights

77Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₩92,694Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 283 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Karatsu, Japan and Busan, South Korea?

There is no direct connection from Karatsu to Busan. However, you can take the train to Meinohama, walk to Meinohama, take the subway to Fukuoka Airport, walk to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS), walk to Gimhae International Airport Station, then take the subway to Sasang Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Hakata Port International Terminal then take the car ferry to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal.

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