What is the cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station?

The cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station is to drive which costs ¥600 - ¥900 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station?

The fastest way to get from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station is to drive which takes 41 min and costs ¥600 - ¥900.

Is there a direct bus between Karatsu and Kami-Arita Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station station. However, there are services departing from Sakae-machi-Higashi and arriving at Takeo-Onsen Station South Exit via Takuekikitaguchi(Taku Station North Exit). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Karatsu and Kami-Arita Station?

No, there is no direct train from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station. However, there are services departing from Karatsu and arriving at Kamiarita via Imari and Arita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station?

The distance between Karatsu and Kami-Arita Station is 49 km. The road distance is 35.9 km.

How do I travel from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station without a car?

The best way to get from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station train from?

Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Karatsu station.

Train or bus from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station?

The best way to get from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥950 - ¥1500 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station bus arrive?

Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Takuekikitaguchi(Taku Station North Exit).

Where does the Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station train arrive?

Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Imari station.

Can I drive from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station is 36 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station.

Where can I stay near Kami-Arita Station?

There are 184+ hotels available in Kami-Arita Station.

Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karatsu to Imaritrain [36909] JR Chikuhi / ...
2. Take the train from Imari to Aritatrain [174759] Matsuura Railway
2h 34m
Drive 35.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Stationcar 35.9 km
41 min
¥624–901
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Takuekikitaguchi(Taku Station North Exit)bus 唐津-佐賀線
2. Take the bus from Takuekikitaguchi(Taku Station North Exit) to Takeo-Onsen Station South Exitbus 武雄-多久線
3h 22m
¥966–1,435
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Karatsu to Kami-Arita Stationtaxi 35.9 km
41 min
¥12,000–16,000
Train via Saga
1. Take the train from Karatsu to Kubota(Saga)train [36392] JR Karatsu / ...
2. Take the train from Kubota(Saga) to Kamiaritatrain [36939] JR Sasebo
2h 41m

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Distance: 48.6 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Karatsu, Japan and Kami-Arita Station, Japan?

You can take a train from Karatsu to Kamiarita via Imari and Arita in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Kamiarita via Takuekikitaguchi(Taku Station North Exit), Takeo-Onsen Station South Exit, and Takeoonsen in around 3h 22m.

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