There are 5 ways to get from Karatsu to Yanagawa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karatsu to Meinohamatrain [36834] JR Chikuhi / ...
- Take the train from Nishitetsufukuoka(Tenjin) to Nishitetsuyanagawatrain [108034] Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line Ltd. Exp. / ...
2h 28mDrive 60.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Karatsu to Yanagawacar 60.8 km
54 min¥1,049–1,515Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arupino-mae to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus からつ号
- Take the train from Yakuin to Nishitetsuyanagawatrain [108034] Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line Ltd. Exp. / ...
2h 41m¥2,100–2,785Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karatsu to Yanagawataxi 60.8 km
54 min¥25,000–31,000Bus
- Take the bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus からつ号
- Take the bus from Chikushino-shi to Nishitetsu Kurumebus Fukuoka Airport
3h 55m¥2,176–3,471
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Yanagawa is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1600 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Karatsu to Yanagawa is to drive which takes 54 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.
No, there is no direct bus from Karatsu to Yanagawa. However, there are services departing from Sakae-machi-Higashi and arriving at Nishitetsu Kurume via Hakata Bus Terminal and Chikushino-shi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Karatsu to Yanagawa. However, there are services departing from Karatsu and arriving at Nishitetsuyanagawa via Meinohama and Nishitetsufukuoka(Tenjin). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Karatsu and Yanagawa is 108 km. The road distance is 60.8 km.
The best way to get from Karatsu to Yanagawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Karatsu to Yanagawa, including transfers.
Karatsu to Yanagawa bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Sakae-machi-Higashi station.
Karatsu to Yanagawa train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Karatsu station.
The best way to get from Karatsu to Yanagawa is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2100 - ¥3500 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Karatsu, Japan and Yanagawa, Japan?
You can take a train from Karatsu to Nishitetsuyanagawa via Meinohama, Meinohama, Tenjin, and Nishitetsufukuoka(Tenjin) in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Nishitetsuyanagawa via Hakata Bus Terminal, Chikushino-shi, Nishitetsu Kurume, and Nishitetsukurume in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Karatsu to Meinohama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Website
- Nishitetsu
Train from Nishitetsufukuoka(Tenjin) to Nishitetsuyanagawa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,000
- Website
- Nishitetsu
Train from Yakuin to Nishitetsuyanagawa
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,000
- Website
- Nishitetsu
- 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 Chikushino-shi to Nishitetsu Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥450–1,100
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- ¥25,000–31,000
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
Karatsu Taxi Co., Ltd.
- Phone
- +81 955 74 5387
- Website
- karatsu-taxi.jp
Showa Taxi
- Website
- showa-bus.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Karatsu to Yanagawa bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.
Karatsu to Yanagawa train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Meinohama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karatsu to Yanagawa is 61 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Karatsu to Yanagawa.
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