There are 4 ways to get from Hamasaki (Station) to Karatsu by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Hamasaki to Higashikaratsutrain [36531] JR Chikuhi / ...
6 minBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hamasakieki Kitaguchi to Funamiyabus 七山線
17 min¥280–410Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamasaki (Station) to Karatsutaxi 7.3 km
7 min¥2,800–3,400Walk
- Take the walk from Hamasaki (Station) to Karatsuwalk 7.5 km
1h 30m
Hamasaki (Station) to Karatsu by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamasaki (Station) to Karatsu is to bus which costs ¥280 - ¥410 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamasaki (Station) to Karatsu is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs ¥2800 - ¥3400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamasakieki Kitaguchi and arriving at Funamiya. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamasaki and arriving at Higashikaratsu. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Hamasaki (Station) and Karatsu is 4 km.
The best way to get from Hamasaki (Station) to Karatsu without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs .
The train from Hamasaki to Higashikaratsu takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Hamasaki (Station) to Karatsu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Hamasakieki Kitaguchi station.
Hamasaki (Station) to Karatsu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Hamasaki station.
The best way to get from Hamasaki (Station) to Karatsu is to train which takes 6 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥280 - ¥410 and takes 17 min.
What companies run services between Hamasaki (Station), Japan and Karatsu, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Hamasaki to Higashikaratsu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Showa Bus operates a bus from Hamasakieki Kitaguchi to Funamiya once daily. Tickets cost ¥280–410 and the journey takes 17 min.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hamasaki to Higashikaratsu
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
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Hamasaki (Station) to Karatsu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Funamiya station.
Hamasaki (Station) to Karatsu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Higashikaratsu station.
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