There are 5 ways to get from Saga Airport (HSG) to Karatsu by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Saga Airport to Saga Station Bus Terminal Gate1bus Saga Airport Line
- Take the train from Saga to Karatsutrain [36419] JR Karatsu / ...
2h 31mDrive 56 km
cheapest- Drive from Saga Airport (HSG) to Karatsucar 56 km
50 min¥969–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Sagajinja-mae(Saga Shrine) to Sakae-machi-Higashibus 唐津-佐賀線
3h 10m¥1,309–1,932Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Saga-HSG to Karatsu56 km
50 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Saga Airport (HSG) to Karatsutaxi 56 km
50 min¥17,000–21,000
Saga Airport (HSG) to Karatsu by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saga Airport (HSG) to Karatsu is to drive which costs ¥950 - ¥1400 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Saga Airport (HSG) to Karatsu is to drive which takes 50 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Saga Airport (HSG) to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Saga Airport and arriving at Sakae-machi-Higashi via Sagajinja-mae(Saga Shrine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Saga Airport (HSG) and Karatsu is 61 km. The road distance is 56 km.
The best way to get from Saga Airport (HSG) to Karatsu without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Saga Airport (HSG) to Karatsu, including transfers.
Saga Airport (HSG) to Karatsu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Sagajinja-mae(Saga Shrine) station.
Saga Airport (HSG) to Karatsu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Sakae-machi-Higashi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saga Airport (HSG) to Karatsu is 56 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Saga Airport (HSG) to Karatsu.
There are 173+ hotels available in Karatsu.
What companies run services between Saga Airport (HSG), Japan and Karatsu, Japan?
Showa Bus operates a bus from Sagajinja-mae(Saga Shrine) to Sakae-machi-Higashi every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 1h 46m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Saga to Karatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Bus from Saga Airport to Saga Station Bus Terminal Gate1
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥340–490
- Schedules at
- Saga City Transportation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- ¥17,000–21,000
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saga Airport (HSG) and Karatsu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.