There are 5 ways to get from Karatsu to Dazaifu by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Arupino-mae to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus からつ号
- Take the train from Hakata to Tofurōminamitrain JA/JB: Kagoshima Line Local / ...
1h 59mDrive 62.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Karatsu to Dazaifucar 62.8 km
55 min¥1,092–1,577Train
- Take the train from Karatsu to Sagatrain [36392] JR Karatsu / ...
- Take the train from Saga to Futsukaichitrain Midori / ...
2h 14mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Karatsu to Dazaifutaxi 62.8 km
55 min¥19,000–23,000Bus
- Take the bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus からつ号
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Chikushinobus
2h 42m¥1,346–1,921
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Dazaifu is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1600 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Karatsu to Dazaifu is to drive which takes 55 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.
No, there is no direct bus from Karatsu to Dazaifu. However, there are services departing from Sakae-machi-Higashi and arriving at Chikushino via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Karatsu to Dazaifu. However, there are services departing from Karatsu and arriving at Futsukaichi via Saga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Karatsu and Dazaifu is 67 km. The road distance is 62.8 km.
The best way to get from Karatsu to Dazaifu without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Karatsu to Dazaifu, including transfers.
Karatsu to Dazaifu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Sakae-machi-Higashi station.
Karatsu to Dazaifu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Karatsu station.
The best way to get from Karatsu to Dazaifu is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Karatsu, Japan and Dazaifu, Japan?
You can take a train from Karatsu to Futsukaichi via Saga in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Chikushino via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Hakata to Tofurōminami
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Karatsu to Saga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Saga to Futsukaichi
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Website
- showa-bus.jp
Bus from Arupino-mae to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- showa-bus.jp
Bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- showa-bus.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Chikushino
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥300–430
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–23,000
Karatsu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 955-74-5387
- Website
- karatsu-taxi.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Karatsu to Dazaifu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.
Karatsu to Dazaifu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Saga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karatsu to Dazaifu is 63 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Karatsu to Dazaifu.
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