There are 4 ways to get from Karatsu to Yufuin by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕からつ号
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Yufuin-ekimae Bus CenterYufuin
4h 10m¥3,046–4,791Drive 159.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Karatsu to Yufuin159.5 km
1h 57m¥2,715–3,922Train
- Take the train from Karatsu to Saga[36392] JR Karatsu / ...
- Take the train from Tosu to YufuinYufuin No Mori / ...
4h 24mBus, train
- Take the bus from Arupino-mae to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕からつ号
- Take the train from Hakata to YufuinYufuin No Mori / ...
4h 39m¥4,970–26,525
Karatsu to Yufuin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Yufuin is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Karatsu to Yufuin is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karatsu to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Sakae-machi-Higashi and arriving at Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Karatsu to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Karatsu and arriving at Yufuin via Saga and Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Karatsu and Yufuin is 178 km. The road distance is 159.5 km.
The best way to get from Karatsu to Yufuin without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4800.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Karatsu to Yufuin, including transfers.
Karatsu to Yufuin bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Sakae-machi-Higashi station.
Karatsu to Yufuin train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Karatsu station.
The best way to get from Karatsu to Yufuin is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Karatsu, Japan and Yufuin, Japan?
You can take a bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karatsu to Yufuin via Saga and Tosu in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Karatsu to Saga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Tosu to Yufuin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,600
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥3,900–4,400
- Reserved Seat
- ¥3,200–4,600
- Green Seat
- ¥4,600–6,500
Train from Hakata to Yufuin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–25,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Green Seat
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Website
- showa-bus.jp
Bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- showa-bus.jp
Bus from Arupino-mae to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- showa-bus.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–3,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Karatsu to Yufuin bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.
Karatsu to Yufuin train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Saga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karatsu to Yufuin is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Karatsu to Yufuin.
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