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Kagoshima, Japan → Karatsu, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kagoshima to Karatsu

Composite routes from Kagoshima to Karatsu

Cheapest
4 h 4 min
Car
290 km.
from $15
Other
3 h 54 min
Train, Bus
214 km.
from $90.50
6 h 33 min
214 km.
from $58.93
4 h 53 min
Plane, Train
214 km.
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4 h 3 min
214 km.
Select a ticket
6 h 51 min
Train, Plane
215 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Japan Airlines
Website
All Nippon Airways
Website
Oriental Air Bridge
Website
Japan Airlines
Website
50 min
Every day
$76.22–$558.96
All Nippon Airways
Website
50 min
Every day
$53.36–$228.67
Oriental Air Bridge
Website
51 min
Every day
$53.36–$228.67
Train operators
Found: 3
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)
Website
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
1h 51m
Every 30 minutes
$53.36–$76.22
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
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JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)
Website
55 min
Every 3 hours
0570-04-1717
0570-04-1717
Call
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
2h 7m
Every 3 hours
$27.95–$39.38
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
Bus operators
Found: 2
Nishitetsu
Website
Showa Bus
Website
Nishitetsu
Website
4h 56m
Every 4 hours
$22.87–$63.52
0570-00-1010
0570-00-1010
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Showa Bus
Website
1h 38m
Hourly
$8.26–$12.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kagoshima to Karatsu?

The cheapest way to get from Kagoshima to Karatsu is to drive which costs $31.52 - $46.74 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kagoshima to Karatsu?

The fastest way to get from Kagoshima to Karatsu is to train and bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Kagoshima and Karatsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Kagoshima station to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Kagoshima Chuo Station and arriving at Sakae-machi-Higashi via Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Kagoshima and Karatsu?

No, there is no direct train from Kagoshima to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Kagoshima-Chuo and arriving at Karatsu via Shin-Tosu and Saga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Kagoshima to Karatsu?

The distance between Kagoshima and Karatsu is 315 km. The road distance is 300.9 km.

How do I travel from Kagoshima to Karatsu without a car?

The best way to get from Kagoshima to Karatsu without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Kagoshima to Karatsu?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Kagoshima to Karatsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kagoshima to Karatsu bus from?

Kagoshima to Karatsu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu, depart from Kagoshima Chuo Station.

Where do I catch the Kagoshima to Karatsu train from?

Kagoshima to Karatsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kagoshima-Chuo station.

Train or bus from Kagoshima to Karatsu?

The best way to get from Kagoshima to Karatsu is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $26.09 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Kagoshima to Karatsu bus arrive?

Kagoshima to Karatsu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kagoshima to Karatsu train arrive?

Kagoshima to Karatsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Tosu station.

Can I drive from Kagoshima to Karatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kagoshima to Karatsu is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Kagoshima to Karatsu.

Where can I stay near Karatsu?

There are 90+ hotels available in Karatsu. Prices start at $22.23 per night.
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