There are 4 ways to get from Karatsu to Kokuraminami-ku by bus, train, or car
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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 Fukuoka to Kokuratrain Sakura / ...
2h 3m¥2,150–2,975Drive 111 km
cheapest- Drive from Karatsu to Kokuraminami-kucar 111 km
1h 27m¥1,922–2,775Train
- Take the train from Karatsu to Sagatrain [36392] JR Karatsu / ...
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kokuratrain Sakura
3hBus
- Take the bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus からつ号
- Take the bus from Nakasu to Kokura Higashi ICbus Fukuoka
3h 30m¥3,046–4,321
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Kokuraminami-ku is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Karatsu to Kokuraminami-ku is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Karatsu to Kokuraminami-ku. However, there are services departing from Sakae-machi-Higashi and arriving at Kokura Higashi IC via Nakasu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Karatsu to Kokuraminami-ku. However, there are services departing from Karatsu and arriving at Kitagata(Fukuoka) via Saga, Shin Tosu and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Karatsu and Kokuraminami-ku is 114 km. The road distance is 111 km.
The best way to get from Karatsu to Kokuraminami-ku without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 3m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Karatsu to Kokuraminami-ku, including transfers.
Karatsu to Kokuraminami-ku bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Sakae-machi-Higashi station.
Karatsu to Kokuraminami-ku train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Karatsu station.
The best way to get from Karatsu to Kokuraminami-ku is to train which takes 3h and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Karatsu, Japan and Kokuraminami-ku, Japan?
You can take a train from Karatsu to Kitagata(Fukuoka) via Saga, Shin Tosu, Kokura, and Kokura in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Kokura Higashi IC via Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕, Hakata, Nakasu-Kawabata, and Nakasu in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Tosu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Karatsu to Saga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Shin Tosu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Website
- Showa Bus
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
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
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Nakasu to Kokura Higashi IC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Karatsu to Kokuraminami-ku bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.
Karatsu to Kokuraminami-ku train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Saga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karatsu to Kokuraminami-ku is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Karatsu to Kokuraminami-ku.
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