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

The cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Osaka is to bus and night bus which costs ¥7500 - ¥17000 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karatsu to Osaka is to drive which takes 8h 7m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.

Is there a direct bus between Karatsu and Osaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Karatsu to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Sakae-machi-Higashi and arriving at Willerバスターミナル大阪梅田 via Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Karatsu and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Karatsu to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Karatsu and arriving at Ōsaka via Meinohama, Hakata Fukuoka and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Karatsu to Osaka?

The distance between Karatsu and Osaka is 604 km. The road distance is 645.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Karatsu to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Karatsu to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karatsu to Osaka bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karatsu to Osaka train from?

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

Train or bus from Karatsu to Osaka?

The best way to get from Karatsu to Osaka is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥17000 - ¥25000 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Karatsu to Osaka bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karatsu to Osaka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karatsu to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Karatsu to Osaka is 645 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Karatsu to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9459+ hotels available in Osaka.

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There are 5 ways to get from Karatsu to Osaka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karatsu to Meinohamatrain [36834] JR Chikuhi / ...
2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
4h 14m
Bus, night bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arupino-mae to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus からつ号
2. Take the nightbus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Osaka WBT Umedanightbus Jh1652 / ...
11h 45m
¥7,570–16,525
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〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Willerバスターミナル大阪梅田bus 大阪線（乗合高速バス）
11h 36m
¥17,046–24,491
Drive 645.4 km
1. Drive from Karatsu to Osakacar 645.4 km
8h 7m
¥11,070–15,990
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Karatsu to Meinohamatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
4h 14m

Karatsu to Osaka by bus

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Distance: 604 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Karatsu to Ōsaka via Meinohama, Meinohama, Hakata, Hakata Fukuoka, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Willerバスターミナル大阪梅田 via Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 in around 11h 36m.

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