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Osaka, Japan → Karatsu, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Osaka to Karatsu

Cheapest
7 h 31 min
Car
652 km.
from $35
Other
4 h 24 min
Train, Bus
528 km.
from $155.20
5 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
527 km.
from $10.87
7 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
527 km.
from $10.87
6 h 42 min
Train, Plane
527 km.
from $10.87
7 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
527 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$419.22
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$431.92
Plane from Tokushima Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$215.96
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Nagasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$571.67

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$292.18
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Nagasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.74–$571.67

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74

Amakusa Airlines

Website:
amx.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$317.59

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$95.28–$139.74
Train from Kumamoto to Shin-Tosu
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Train from Isahaya to Takeo-Onsen
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$31.76

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Ōsaka to Maiko
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

Bus operators

Honshi Bus

Phone:
088-664-6030
Website:
honshi-bus.co.jp/index.html
Bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.29

JR Shikoku Bus

Website:
jr-shikokubus.co.jp/
Bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.60

Willer Express

Phone:
(050) 5805-0383
Email:
Website:
willerexpress.com/en/
Bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Twice 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 Osaka to Karatsu?

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Karatsu is to night bus and bus which costs $34.78 - $86.96 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Karatsu is to train and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Karatsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Karatsu. However, there are services departing from Osaka WBT Umeda and arriving at Arupino-mae via Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

How far is it from Osaka to Karatsu?

The distance between Osaka and Karatsu is 605 km. The road distance is 656.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Karatsu without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Osaka to Karatsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Karatsu bus from?

Osaka to Karatsu bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Osaka WBT Umeda station.

Where does the Osaka to Karatsu bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Karatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Karatsu is 657 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Osaka 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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