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There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto to Karatsu by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Osaka

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    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Sakura / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Arupino-maebus bus からつ号
    5h 32m
    ¥9,622–14,463

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nakatsu Sunrise Hotelbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakatsu to Hakatatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Arupino-maebus bus
    13h 57m

  3. Drive 676.4 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Karatsucar car 676.4 km
    8h 32m
    ¥11,745–16,965

  4. Fly Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane ITM - FUK
    2. Take the train from Meinohama to Karatsutrain train
    5h 31m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Nozomi
    2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Sakae-machi-Higashibus bus からつ号
    5h 57m

  6. Train to Komaki Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane NKM - FUK
    3. Take the train from Meinohama to Karatsutrain train
    6h 8m

  7. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane NGO - FUK
    3. Take the train from Meinohama to Karatsutrain train
    6h 16m

  8. Fly Osaka International Airport to Nagasaki Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Nagasaki Airport (NGS)plane plane ITM - NGS
    2. Take the train from Haiki to Sagatrain train
    3. Take the train from Saga to Karatsutrain train
    8h 4m

  9. Fly Osaka International Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane ITM - KMJ
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosutrain train
    3. Take the train from Saga to Karatsutrain train
    7h 54m

  10. Train to Kobe, fly to Nagasaki Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Nagasaki Airport (NGS)plane plane UKB - NGS
    3. Take the train from Haiki to Sagatrain train
    4. Take the train from Saga to Karatsutrain train
    8h 27m

Kyoto to Karatsu by train and bus

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket¥9,622Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 644.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Karatsu. However, you can take the train to Shin-Ōsaka Station, walk to Shin Osaka, take the train to Hakata Fukuoka, walk to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕, then take the bus to Arupino-mae. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Arupino-mae via Nakatsu Sunrise Hotel, Nakatsu, Hakata, and Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 in around 13h 57m.

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