There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Karatsu 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 4m¥1,180–4,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus Hinokuni
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Sakae-machi-Higashibus からつ号
4h 1m¥3,500–5,373Drive 120 km
- Drive from Kumamoto to Karatsucar 120 km
1h 46m¥1,842–2,660
Kumamoto to Karatsu by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Karatsu is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Karatsu is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and arriving at Sakae-machi-Higashi via Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Karatsu. 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 and Karatsu is 141 km. The road distance is 120 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Karatsu without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Kumamoto to Karatsu, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Karatsu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.
Kumamoto to Karatsu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Karatsu is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Karatsu, 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 Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Sakae-machi-Higashi via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal in around 4h 1m.
- 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 Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,900
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥180–2,500
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Torichosuji to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥180–2,500
- Website
- Sanko Bus
- Website
- Showa Bus
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Sakae-machi-Higashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kumamoto to Karatsu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal station.
Kumamoto to Karatsu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Karatsu is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Kumamoto to Karatsu.
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