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

The cheapest way to get from Yufuin to Karatsu is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yufuin to Karatsu is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.

Is there a direct bus between Yufuin and Karatsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Yufuin to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center and arriving at Sakae-machi-Higashi via Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Yufuin and Karatsu?

No, there is no direct train from Yufuin to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Yufuin and arriving at Karatsu via Tosu and Saga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Yufuin to Karatsu?

The distance between Yufuin and Karatsu is 196 km. The road distance is 160.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Yufuin to Karatsu without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Yufuin to Karatsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yufuin to Karatsu bus from?

Yufuin to Karatsu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center station.

Where do I catch the Yufuin to Karatsu train from?

Yufuin to Karatsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Yufuin station.

Train or bus from Yufuin to Karatsu?

The best way to get from Yufuin to Karatsu is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Yufuin to Karatsu bus arrive?

Yufuin to Karatsu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin station.

Where does the Yufuin to Karatsu train arrive?

Yufuin to Karatsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Tosu station.

Can I drive from Yufuin to Karatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Yufuin to Karatsu is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Yufuin to Karatsu.

Where can I stay near Karatsu?

There are 140+ hotels available in Karatsu.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Yufuin to Karatsu 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
best
1. Take the bus from Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center to Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjinbus Yufuin
2. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Sakae-machi-Higashibus からつ号
3h 57m
¥3,334–4,750
Drive 160.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Yufuin to Karatsucar 160.3 km
1h 56m
¥2,762–3,989
Train
1. Take the train from Yufuin to Tosutrain Yufuin No Mori / ...
2. Take the train from Saga to Karatsutrain [36419] JR Karatsu / ...
4h 19m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Yufuin to Hakatatrain Yufuin No Mori / ...
2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Arupino-maebus からつ号
4h 28m
¥4,947–26,100

Yufuin to Karatsu by bus

91Weekly Buses

3h 57mAverage Duration

¥3,334Cheapest Price

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Distance: 195.8 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center to Sakae-machi-Higashi via Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin and Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yufuin to Karatsu via Tosu and Saga in around 4h 19m.

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