What is the cheapest way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu?

The cheapest way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu is to drive which costs ¥900 - ¥1400 and takes 47 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu?

The fastest way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu is to drive which takes 47 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.

Is there a direct bus between Hakata-ekimae and Karatsu?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal and arriving at Sakae-machi-Higashi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu?

The distance between Hakata-ekimae and Karatsu is 51 km. The road distance is 53.3 km.

How do I travel from Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu without a car?

The best way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu without a car is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.

How long does it take to get from Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu?

The bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Sakae-machi-Higashi takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu bus from?

Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu bus arrive?

Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Sakae-machi-Higashi station.

Can I drive from Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu is 53 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu.

Where can I stay near Karatsu?

There are 171+ hotels available in Karatsu.

Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu by bus, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Sakae-machi-Higashibus からつ号
1h 13m
¥1,000–1,500
Drive 53.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakata-ekimae to Karatsucar 53.3 km
47 min
¥926–1,338
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hakata-ekimae to Karatsutaxi 53.3 km
47 min
¥16,000–20,000

Hakata-ekimae to Karatsu by bus

160Weekly Buses

1h 13mAverage Duration

¥1,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 50.9 km
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Hakata-ekimae, Japan and Karatsu, Japan?

Showa Bus operates a bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Sakae-machi-Higashi hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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