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

The cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Ōita is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karatsu to Ōita is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800.

Is there a direct bus between Karatsu and Ōita?

No, there is no direct bus from Karatsu to Ōita. However, there are services departing from Sakae-machi-Higashi and arriving at Kaname Machi via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Karatsu and Ōita?

No, there is no direct train from Karatsu to Ōita. However, there are services departing from Karatsu and arriving at Ōita via Meinohama and Hakata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Karatsu to Ōita?

The distance between Karatsu and Ōita is 252 km. The road distance is 191.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Karatsu to Ōita without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥20000 - ¥27000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Karatsu to Ōita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karatsu to Ōita bus from?

Karatsu to Ōita bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Sakae-machi-Higashi station.

Where do I catch the Karatsu to Ōita train from?

Karatsu to Ōita train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Karatsu station.

Train or bus from Karatsu to Ōita?

The best way to get from Karatsu to Ōita is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Karatsu to Ōita bus arrive?

Karatsu to Ōita bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.

Where does the Karatsu to Ōita train arrive?

Karatsu to Ōita train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Meinohama station.

Can I drive from Karatsu to Ōita?

Yes, the driving distance between Karatsu to Ōita is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Karatsu to Ōita.

Where can I stay near Ōita?

There are 691+ hotels available in Ōita.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Karatsu to Ōita by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Arupino-mae to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus からつ号
2. Take the train from Hakata to Ōitatrain Sonic / ...
3h 50m
¥20,070–26,525
Drive 191.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Karatsu to Ōitacar 191.7 km
2h 30m
¥3,321–4,797
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus からつ号
2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kaname Machibus Toyonokuni
4h 34m
¥3,646–5,191
Train
1. Take the train from Karatsu to Meinohamatrain [36834] JR Chikuhi / ...
2. Take the train from Hakata to Ōitatrain Sonic / ...
3h 53m

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Distance: 252.4 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Kaname Machi via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karatsu to Ōita via Meinohama, Meinohama, Hakata, and Hakata in around 3h 53m.

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