There are 4 ways to get from Fukuoka Prefecture (State) to Karatsu by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Sakae-machi-Higashibus からつ号
1h 32m¥1,000–1,600Drive 51.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Fukuoka to Karatsucar 51.2 km
45 min¥890–1,285Subway, train
- Take the subway from Chiyokenchoguchi to Meinohamasubway [144339] Fukuoka City Subway Hakozaki
- Take the train from Meinohama to Karatsutrain [36842] Jr Chikuhi / ...
2h 14mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Fukuoka to Karatsutaxi 51.2 km
45 min¥15,000–19,000
Fukuoka Prefecture (State) to Karatsu by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukuoka Prefecture (State) to Karatsu is to drive which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Fukuoka Prefecture (State) to Karatsu is to drive which takes 45 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 and arriving at Sakae-machi-Higashi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukuoka Prefecture (State) to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Chiyokenchoguchi and arriving at Karatsu via Meinohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Fukuoka Prefecture (State) and Karatsu is 53 km. The road distance is 51.2 km.
The best way to get from Fukuoka Prefecture (State) to Karatsu without a car is to bus which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.
The bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Sakae-machi-Higashi takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs hourly.
Fukuoka Prefecture (State) to Karatsu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.
Fukuoka Prefecture (State) to Karatsu train services, operated by Fukuoka City Subway, depart from Chiyokenchoguchi station.
Fukuoka Prefecture (State) to Karatsu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Sakae-machi-Higashi station.
What companies run services between Fukuoka Prefecture (State), Japan and Karatsu, Japan?
Showa Bus operates a bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Sakae-machi-Higashi hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,600 and the journey takes 1h 32m.
- Phone
- 092-734-7800
- Website
- subway.city.fukuoka.lg.jp
Subway from Chiyokenchoguchi to Meinohama
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥280–320
- Website
- https://subway.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/eng/
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Meinohama to Karatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Website
- showa-bus.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Sakae-machi-Higashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- showa-bus.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–19,000
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
Fukuoka Prefecture (State) to Karatsu train services, operated by Fukuoka City Subway, arrive at Meinohama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukuoka Prefecture (State) to Karatsu is 51 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Fukuoka Prefecture (State) to Karatsu.
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