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Kyoto to Karatsu

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kyoto to Karatsu

Composite routes from Kyoto to Karatsu

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Transport providers

Airlines

Korean Air

Website:
koreanair.com/
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$470.04

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$406.52
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.30–$343.00
Plane from Nagoya Airfield to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$368.41
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.95–$330.30
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Nagasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.74–$558.96

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$470.04
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.30–$343.00
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$279.48
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Nagasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$558.96

JetStar Japan

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.30–$343.00

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Kobe to Nagasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$228.67

Star Flyer

Website:
starflyer.jp/
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.87–$228.67

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Nagoya Airfield to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$368.41

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$470.04
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$292.18

Amakusa Airlines

Website:
amx.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.95–$330.30

Oriental Air Bridge

Website:
orc-air.co.jp/
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.30–$343.00

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyōto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.63–$152.44
Train from Kyōto to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$49.54
Train from Kumamoto to Shin-Tosu
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$36.84
Train from Isahaya to Takeo-Onsen
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$31.76
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$36.84

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Meinohama to Karatsu
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Train from Saga to Karatsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly

Bus operators

Willer Express

Phone:
(050) 5805-0383
Website:
willerexpress.com/en/
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.76–$88.93

Showa Bus

Website:
showa-bus.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Oteguchi
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.26–$12.70
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Arupino-mae
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.26–$12.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Karatsu is to night bus and bus which costs $33.70 - $86.96 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Karatsu is to train and bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Karatsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 and arriving at Arupino-mae via Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Karatsu?

The distance between Kyoto and Karatsu is 644 km. The road distance is 687.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Karatsu without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Kyoto to Karatsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Karatsu bus from?

Kyoto to Karatsu bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2.

Where does the Kyoto to Karatsu bus arrive?

Kyoto to Karatsu bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Karatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Karatsu is 688 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Kyoto to Karatsu.

Where can I stay near Karatsu?

There are 120+ hotels available in Karatsu. Prices start at $21.77 per night.
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