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

The cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Tokyo is to bus and night bus via Yamaguchi which costs ¥16000 - ¥22000 and takes 20h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karatsu to Tokyo is to drive which takes 13h 7m and costs ¥19000 - ¥28000.

Is there a direct bus between Karatsu and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct bus from Karatsu to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Sakae-machi-Higashi and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Karatsu and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Karatsu to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Karatsu and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Meinohama and Hakata Fukuoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Karatsu to Tokyo?

The distance between Karatsu and Tokyo is 960 km. The road distance is 1124.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Karatsu to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Karatsu to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karatsu to Tokyo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karatsu to Tokyo train from?

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

Where does the Karatsu to Tokyo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karatsu to Tokyo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karatsu to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Karatsu to Tokyo is 1124 km. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from Karatsu to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 12761+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Karatsu to Tokyo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Karatsu to Tokyo by train, plane, bus, night bus, or car

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Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Karatsu to Meinohamatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane FUK - HND
4h 33m
Bus, night bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus からつ号
2. Take the nightbus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
16h 55m
¥10,046–27,491
Train
1. Take the train from Karatsu to Meinohamatrain [36834] JR Chikuhi / ...
2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
7h 54m
Drive 1,124.1 km
1. Drive from Karatsu to Tokyocar 1,124.1 km
13h 7m
¥19,280–27,848
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karatsu to Meinohamatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane FUK - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 33m
Train to Saga Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Karatsu to Sagatrain
2. Fly from Saga Airport (HSG) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane HSG - HND
5h 48m
Train, bus to Kitakyushu Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Karatsu to Meinohamatrain
2. Take the bus from Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal to Kita Kyushu Airportbus
3. Fly from Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane KKJ - HND
5h 57m
Bus, night bus via Yamaguchi
1. Take the bus from Arupino-mae to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus
2. Take the bus from Hakata BT to Yudaonsendobus
3. Take the nightbus from Yamaguchi-Yuda Onsendo to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitnightbus
20h 54m
¥16,270–21,725

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

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1h 37mAverage Duration

¥11,632Cheapest Price

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Distance: 959.7 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Karatsu to Tōkyō Station via Meinohama, Meinohama, Hakata, and Hakata Fukuoka in around 7h 54m.

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