How to Travel from

Matsuyama to Karatsu

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Matsuyama Karatsu

How to Get from Matsuyama to Karatsu

Plane

1 h 10 min

Select a Ticket

Car

5 h 47 min

from $28

Rideshare

5 h 47 min

from $6.66

Cheapest

By car (511 km)

5 h 47 min

511 km.

from $28

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

5 h 47 min

511 km.

from $6.67

Bus

11 h 57 min

262 km.

from $95.33

Bus, Plane

7 h 46 min

261 km.

from $10.87

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:

jal.com/

Plane from Matsuyama Airport to Fukuoka

Ave. Duration:

53 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$165.15–$406.52

Plane from Kochi Airport to Fukuoka

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$82.57–$177.85

All Nippon Airways

Website:

ana.co.jp/

Plane from Kochi Airport to Fukuoka

Ave. Duration:

3h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$95.28–$368.41

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Okayama to Hakata

Ave. Duration:

1h 41m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$69.87–$107.98

Train from Tokuyama to Hakata

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$38.11–$57.17

Train from Hiroshima to Hakata

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$50.81–$76.22

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

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayama

Ave. Duration:

2h 49m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$44.46–$62.25

Other operators

Setonaikaikisen

Phone:

082-253-1212

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

setonaikaikisen.co.jp

Other from Matsuyama to Hiroshima

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$60.18

Boyo Ferry

Phone:

0820223311

Website:

boyoferry.co.jp/index.html

Other from Mitsuhama to Yanai

Ave. Duration:

2h 35m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$28.24

Bus operators

JR Shikoku Bus

Website:

jr-shikokubus.co.jp/

Bus from Okaido to Harimayabashi

Ave. Duration:

2h 32m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$28.55

Iyotetsu

Website:

iyotetsu.co.jp

Bus from Okaido to Nishitetsu

Ave. Duration:

10h 20m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$55.90–$82.57

Showa Bus

Website:

showa-bus.jp

Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Arupino-mae

Ave. Duration:

1h 38m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.26–$12.70

Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Sakae-machi-Higashi

Ave. Duration:

1h 13m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.26–$12.07

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

The cheapest way to get from Matsuyama to Karatsu is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matsuyama to Karatsu is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Matsuyama and Karatsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Matsuyama to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Okaido and arriving at Sakae-machi-Higashi via Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Matsuyama and Karatsu?

No, there is no direct train from Matsuyama to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Matsuyama(Ehime) and arriving at Karatsu via Okayama, Hakata and Meinohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Matsuyama to Karatsu?

The distance between Matsuyama and Karatsu is 657 km. The road distance is 515.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Matsuyama to Karatsu without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Matsuyama to Karatsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matsuyama to Karatsu bus from?

Matsuyama to Karatsu bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, depart from Okaido station.

Where do I catch the Matsuyama to Karatsu train from?

Matsuyama to Karatsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Matsuyama(Ehime) station.

Train or bus from Matsuyama to Karatsu?

The best way to get from Matsuyama to Karatsu is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 11h 57m.

Where does the Matsuyama to Karatsu bus arrive?

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

Where does the Matsuyama to Karatsu train arrive?

Matsuyama to Karatsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Matsuyama to Karatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Matsuyama to Karatsu is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Matsuyama 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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1082 Hado, Chinzeicho, Karatsu

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Karatsu Castle

Karatsu Castle (唐津城, Karatsu-jō) is a Japanese castle located in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is a hirayamajiro, a castle built on a plain rather than a hill or mountain. At the end of the Edo period, Karatsu castle was home to the Ogasawara clan, daimyō of Karatsu Domain. It was also known as "Dancing Crane Castle" (舞鶴城, Maizuru-jō).

Imari

Imari (伊万里市, Imari-shi) is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of 1 June 2024, the city had an estimated population of 51,875 in 23874 households, and a population density of 200 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 255 km2 (98 sq mi). Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain, which is the European collectors' name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, Saga Prefecture. The porcelain was exported from the port of Imari specifically for the European export trade.

Nijinomatsubara

Nijinomatsubara (虹之松原, nijinomatsubara) is a 360-year-old pine forest in Karatsu, Saga. It has a width of 400 - 700 metres, a length of about 4 km, and a total area of 240 hectares. It was also referred as The Black Pine Forest of 1 Million Trees (百万本のクロマツを中心とした松林, hyaku man hon no kuromatsu wo chuushin toshita matsubayashi), however this name is uncommon today.

Karatsu

Karatsu is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Its name, formed from the Japanese word roots 唐 kara (China, or continental East Asia in general), and 津 tsu (port), signifies its historical importance as an ancient trading port between Japan with China and Korea. The central area of Karatsu, which does not include the former cities and villages of Higashimatsuura District, has a population of 78,386. As of January 1, 2020, the city had an estimated population of 117,663 and a population density of 241 persons per km2. The total area is 487.59 km2.

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Eight ways to Travel from Matsuyama to Karatsu

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

All Nippon Airways

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Japan Railways Limited Express

Other operators

Setonaikaikisen

Boyo Ferry

Bus operators

JR Shikoku Bus

Iyotetsu

Showa Bus

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Matsuyama and Karatsu?

Is there a direct train between Matsuyama and Karatsu?

How far is it from Matsuyama to Karatsu?

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

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

Where do I catch the Matsuyama to Karatsu bus from?

Where do I catch the Matsuyama to Karatsu train from?

Train or bus from Matsuyama to Karatsu?

Where does the Matsuyama to Karatsu bus arrive?

Where does the Matsuyama to Karatsu train arrive?

Can I drive from Matsuyama to Karatsu?

Where can I stay near Karatsu?