There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosutrain Tsubame
- Take the train from Saga to Karatsutrain [36419] JR Karatsu / ...
3h 5mBus via Torichosuji
cheapest- Take the bus from Torichosuji to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Centerbus 産交：熊本駅前→Sns～西合志→西鉄天神高速バスターミナル / ...
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Arupino-maebus からつ号
4h 45m¥1,360–4,242Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus Hinokuni
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Arupino-maebus からつ号
4h 10m¥3,500–5,430Drive 122.3 km
- Drive from Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station)car 122.3 km
1h 48m¥2,119–3,060
Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station) is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station). However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Arupino-mae via Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station). However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Karatsu via Shin-Tosu and Saga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Kumamoto Station and Karatsu (Station) is 141 km. The road distance is 122.3 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station), including transfers.
Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station) bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Kumamoto station.
Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station) train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station) is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto Station, Japan and Karatsu (Station), Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Karatsu via Shin-Tosu and Saga in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumamoto to Arupino-mae via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Saga to Karatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kumamoto to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–4,000
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Kumamoto to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–2,500
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Torichosuji to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–2,500
- Website
- Sanko Bus
- Website
- Showa Bus
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Arupino-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- Showa Bus
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Arupino-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- Showa Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station) bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal station.
Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station) train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station) is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Kumamoto Station to Karatsu (Station).
There are 173+ hotels available in Karatsu (Station).