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

The cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Tara is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karatsu to Tara is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1800.

Is there a direct train between Karatsu and Tara?

No, there is no direct train from Karatsu to Tara. However, there are services departing from Karatsu and arriving at Tara via Kubota(Saga). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Karatsu to Tara?

The distance between Karatsu and Tara is 82 km. The road distance is 69.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Karatsu to Tara without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Karatsu to Tara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karatsu to Tara train from?

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

Where does the Karatsu to Tara train arrive?

Karatsu to Tara train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kubota(Saga) station.

Can I drive from Karatsu to Tara?

Yes, the driving distance between Karatsu to Tara is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Karatsu to Tara.

Where can I stay near Tara?

There are 84+ hotels available in Tara.

Karatsu to Tara - 4 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Karatsu to Tara by train, car, taxi, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karatsu to Kubota(Saga)train [36392] JR Karatsu / ...
2. Take the train from Kubota(Saga) to Taratrain [36272] JR Nagasaki / ...
3h
Drive 69.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Karatsu to Taracar 69.2 km
1h 6m
¥1,193–1,722
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Karatsu to Tarataxi 69.2 km
1h 6m
¥24,000–29,000
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Takuekikitaguchi(Taku Station North Exit)bus 唐津-佐賀線
2. Take the taxi from Takuekikitaguchi(Taku Station North Exit) to Tarataxi
1h 36m
¥15,586–18,835

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Distance: 82 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Karatsu, Japan and Tara, Saga, Japan?

You can take a train from Karatsu to Tara via Kubota(Saga) and Tara in around 3h.

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