There are 4 ways to get from Saga to Karatsu (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Saga to Karatsutrain [36419] JR Karatsu / ...
1h 16mDrive 47.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Saga to Karatsu (Station)car 47.8 km
42 min¥829–1,198Bus
- Take the bus from Yokamachinishi(Yokamachi West) to Oteguchibus 唐津-佐賀線
1h 50m¥1,000–1,500Taxi
- Take the taxi from Saga to Karatsu (Station)taxi 47.8 km
42 min¥14,000–18,000
Saga to Karatsu (Station) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saga to Karatsu (Station) is to drive which costs ¥800 - ¥1200 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Saga to Karatsu (Station) is to drive which takes 42 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Yokamachinishi(Yokamachi West) and arriving at Oteguchi. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saga and arriving at Karatsu. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Saga and Karatsu (Station) is 47 km. The road distance is 47.8 km.
The best way to get from Saga to Karatsu (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs .
The train from Saga to Karatsu takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.
Saga to Karatsu (Station) bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Yokamachinishi(Yokamachi West) station.
Saga to Karatsu (Station) train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Saga station.
The best way to get from Saga to Karatsu (Station) is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Saga, Japan and Karatsu (Station), Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Saga to Karatsu hourly, and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, Showa Bus operates a bus from Yokamachinishi(Yokamachi West) to Oteguchi every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 1h 44m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Saga to Karatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Website
- showa-bus.jp
Bus from Yokamachinishi(Yokamachi West) to Oteguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- showa-bus.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–18,000
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More Questions & Answers
Saga to Karatsu (Station) bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Oteguchi station.
Saga to Karatsu (Station) train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Karatsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saga to Karatsu (Station) is 48 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Saga to Karatsu (Station).
There are 171+ hotels available in Karatsu (Station).