There are 4 ways to get from Meinohama (Station) to Karatsu by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Meinohama to Karatsutrain [36842] Jr Chikuhi / ...
55 minDrive 42.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Meinohama (Station) to Karatsucar 42.8 km
38 min¥744–1,075Bus
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Sakae-machi-Higashibus からつ号
2h 3m¥1,266–1,789Taxi
- Take the taxi from Meinohama (Station) to Karatsutaxi 42.8 km
38 min¥13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meinohama (Station) to Karatsu is to drive which costs ¥700 - ¥1100 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Meinohama (Station) to Karatsu is to drive which takes 38 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Meinohama (Station) to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal and arriving at Sakae-machi-Higashi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Meinohama and arriving at Karatsu. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Meinohama (Station) and Karatsu is 42 km. The road distance is 42.8 km.
The best way to get from Meinohama (Station) to Karatsu without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs .
The train from Meinohama to Karatsu takes 55 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Meinohama (Station) to Karatsu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal station.
Meinohama (Station) to Karatsu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Meinohama station.
The best way to get from Meinohama (Station) to Karatsu is to train which takes 55 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Meinohama (Station), Japan and Karatsu, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Meinohama to Karatsu every 3 hours, and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, Showa Bus operates a bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Sakae-machi-Higashi hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Meinohama to Karatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Website
- showa-bus.jp
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.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–16,000
Fukuoka Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 570-08-1234
- Website
- fukuoka-kotsu.co.jp
Fukuoka MK
- Phone
- +81 92-713-2229
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Panda taxi
- Phone
- +81 92-716-2170
- Website
- pandataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Meinohama (Station) to Karatsu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Sakae-machi-Higashi station.
Meinohama (Station) to Karatsu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Karatsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meinohama (Station) to Karatsu is 43 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Meinohama (Station) to Karatsu.
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