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

The cheapest way to get from Kitakyushu to Karatsu is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kitakyushu to Karatsu is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.

Is there a direct bus between Kitakyushu and Karatsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Kitakyushu to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from 三萩野上り and arriving at Sakae-machi-Higashi via Wakamiya IC and Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Kitakyushu and Karatsu?

No, there is no direct train from Kitakyushu to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Kokura and arriving at Karatsu via Hakata and Meinohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Kitakyushu to Karatsu?

The distance between Kitakyushu and Karatsu is 108 km. The road distance is 113.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Karatsu without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Kitakyushu to Karatsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kitakyushu to Karatsu bus from?

Kitakyushu to Karatsu bus services, operated by Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus, depart from 三萩野上り station.

Where do I catch the Kitakyushu to Karatsu train from?

Kitakyushu to Karatsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kokura station.

Where does the Kitakyushu to Karatsu bus arrive?

Kitakyushu to Karatsu bus services, operated by Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus, arrive at 若宮インター上り station.

Where does the Kitakyushu to Karatsu train arrive?

Kitakyushu to Karatsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Hakata station.

Can I drive from Kitakyushu to Karatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitakyushu to Karatsu is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Kitakyushu to Karatsu.

Where can I stay near Karatsu?

There are 142+ hotels available in Karatsu.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kitakyushu to Karatsu by train, subway, bus, 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.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakatatrain
2. Take the subway from Hakata to Meinohamasubway
3. Take the train from Meinohama to Karatsutrain
2h 35m
Drive 113.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kitakyushu to Karatsucar 113.4 km
1h 36m
¥1,940–2,802
Bus
1. Take the bus from 三萩野上り to 若宮インター上りbus
2. Take the bus from Wakamiya IC to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Sakae-machi-Higashibus
3h 15m
¥2,301–3,320
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Space World to Hakatatrain JA/JB: Kagoshima Line Section Rapid / ...
2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Arupino-maebus からつ号
3h 23m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kitakyushu to Karatsu.

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Distance: 108.2 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a bus from 三萩野上り to Sakae-machi-Higashi via Wakamiya IC, Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal, and Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal in around 3h 15m.

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