There are 3 ways to get from Karatsu to Hiroshima by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Karatsu to Meinohamatrain [36834] JR Chikuhi / ...
- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Hiroshimatrain Sakura / ...
2h 50mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arupino-mae to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus からつ号
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Hiroshima Bus Centerbus Kōfuku Liner / ...
7h 9m¥4,370–12,525Drive 317.9 km
- Drive from Karatsu to Hiroshimacar 317.9 km
4h¥5,452–7,875
Karatsu to Hiroshima by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Hiroshima is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Karatsu to Hiroshima is to drive which takes 4h and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karatsu to Hiroshima. However, there are services departing from Arupino-mae and arriving at Hiroshima Bus Center via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Karatsu to Hiroshima. However, there are services departing from Karatsu and arriving at Hiroshima via Meinohama and Hakata Fukuoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Karatsu and Hiroshima is 299 km. The road distance is 317.9 km.
The best way to get from Karatsu to Hiroshima without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Karatsu to Hiroshima, including transfers.
Karatsu to Hiroshima bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Arupino-mae station.
Karatsu to Hiroshima train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Karatsu station.
The best way to get from Karatsu to Hiroshima is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥13000 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Karatsu, Japan and Hiroshima, Japan?
You can take a train from Karatsu to Hiroshima via Meinohama, Meinohama, Hakata, and Hakata Fukuoka in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arupino-mae to Hiroshima Bus Center via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 7h 9m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Karatsu to Meinohama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–5,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Hiroshima Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–10,000
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Kōfuku Liner
- ¥3,300–5,000
- Hiroshima Dream Hakata
- ¥4,000–10,000
- Phone
- 0954-63-3111
- Website
- Yutoku Jidousya
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Hiroshima Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–11,000
- Website
- Yutoku Jidousya
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Booking & Getting There
Karatsu to Hiroshima bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.
Karatsu to Hiroshima train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Meinohama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karatsu to Hiroshima is 318 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Karatsu to Hiroshima.
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