There are 5 ways to get from Nakanoseki to Karatsu by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuokatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Arupino-maebus からつ号
3h 35m¥6,321–8,416Drive 205 km
cheapest- Drive from Nakanoseki to Karatsucar 205 km
2h 54m¥3,560–5,142Train
- Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuokatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Meinohama to Karatsutrain [36842] Jr Chikuhi / ...
3h 44mBus
- Take the bus from Hōfu-eki to Hakata Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Sakae-machi-Higashibus からつ号
5h 51m¥6,388–9,004Train, bus via Shimonoseki
- Take the train from Daidō to Shimonosekitrain
- Take the bus from Shimonoseki Station to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Arupino-maebus
6h 9m¥7,031–9,336
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nakanoseki to Karatsu is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Nakanoseki to Karatsu is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nakanoseki to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Hōfu-eki and arriving at Sakae-machi-Higashi via Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Nakanoseki to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Daidō and arriving at Karatsu via Shin Yamaguchi, Hakata and Meinohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Nakanoseki and Karatsu is 196 km. The road distance is 205 km.
The best way to get from Nakanoseki to Karatsu without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Nakanoseki to Karatsu, including transfers.
Nakanoseki to Karatsu bus services, operated by Bocho Kotsu, depart from Hōfu-eki station.
Nakanoseki to Karatsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Yamaguchi station.
The best way to get from Nakanoseki to Karatsu is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Nakanoseki, Japan and Karatsu, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Nakanoseki to Karatsu via Daidō, Shin Yamaguchi, Hakata Fukuoka, Hakata, Meinohama, and Meinohama in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nakanoseki to Sakae-machi-Higashi via Hōfu-eki and Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Daidō to Shimonoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- 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 Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Arupino-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- showa-bus.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Sakae-machi-Higashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- showa-bus.jp
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.jp
- Phone
- 0834-22-7801
- Website
- bochobus.co.jp
Bus from Hōfu-eki to Hakata Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–3,400
- Schedules at
- bochobus.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥2,000–3,400
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Shimonoseki Station to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nakanoseki to Karatsu bus services, operated by Bocho Kotsu, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal station.
Nakanoseki to Karatsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hakata Fukuoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakanoseki to Karatsu is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Nakanoseki to Karatsu.
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