There are 5 ways to get from Dazaifu to Karatsu by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Nishitetsufutsukaichi to Nishitetsufukuoka(Tenjin)train [108746] Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line Local / ...
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Yojakuminamibus からつ号
2h 6m¥1,278–1,884Drive 63.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Dazaifu to Karatsucar 63.6 km
55 min¥1,105–1,596Train
- Take the train from Futsukaichi to Sagatrain Midori / ...
- Take the train from Saga to Karatsutrain [36419] JR Karatsu / ...
2h 37mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Dazaifu to Karatsutaxi 63.6 km
55 min¥19,000–24,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chikushino to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Sakae-machi-Higashibus からつ号
2h 7m¥1,263–1,862
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dazaifu to Karatsu is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1600 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Dazaifu to Karatsu is to drive which takes 55 min and costs ¥1100 - ¥1600.
No, there is no direct bus from Dazaifu to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Chikushino and arriving at Sakae-machi-Higashi via Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Dazaifu to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Futsukaichi and arriving at Karatsu via Saga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Dazaifu and Karatsu is 65 km. The road distance is 63.6 km.
The best way to get from Dazaifu to Karatsu without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Dazaifu to Karatsu, including transfers.
Dazaifu to Karatsu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Chikushino station.
Dazaifu to Karatsu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Futsukaichi station.
The best way to get from Dazaifu to Karatsu is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Dazaifu, Japan and Karatsu, Japan?
You can take a train from Futsukaichi to Karatsu via Saga in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chikushino to Sakae-machi-Higashi via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal in around 2h 7m.
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Train from Nishitetsufutsukaichi to Nishitetsufukuoka(Tenjin)
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥320–390
- Website
- http://www.nishitetsu.jp/en/
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Futsukaichi to Saga
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Saga to Karatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Website
- showa-bus.jp
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Yojakuminami
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,500
- Schedules at
- showa-bus.jp
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Sakae-machi-Higashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- showa-bus.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Chikushino to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥260–370
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–24,000
Fukuoka Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 570-08-1234
- Website
- fukuoka-kotsu.co.jp
Fukuoka MK
- Phone
- +81 92-713-2229
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Panda taxi
- Phone
- +81 92-716-2170
- Website
- pandataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dazaifu to Karatsu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal station.
Dazaifu to Karatsu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Saga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dazaifu to Karatsu is 64 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Dazaifu to Karatsu.
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