How to Travel from
Karatsu to Kagoshima
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Karatsu, Japan → Kagoshima, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karatsu to Kagoshima
Composite routes from Karatsu to Kagoshima
Cheapest
4 h
Car
295 km.
from $16
Other
3 h 36 min
214 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 10 min
214 km.
from $55.26
4 h 12 min
Train, Plane
214 km.
Select a ticket
3 h 37 min
Bus, Train
214 km.
from $68.02
Route Navigator Karatsu - Kagoshima
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Continue
1 km 911 м
1 km 911 м
Turn left onto 唐津バイパス
唐津バイパス, 1 km 279 м
1 km 279 м
Continue onto 国道202号
国道202号, 3 km 435 м
3 km 435 м
Turn left onto 国道203号
国道203号, 9 km 265 м
9 km 265 м
Turn right onto 厳木バイパス
厳木バイパス, 11 km 124 м
11 km 124 м
Keep left
5 km 714 м
5 km 714 м
Turn left onto 国道203号
国道203号, 9 km 346 м
9 km 346 м
Keep left onto 国道207号
国道207号, 4 km 881 м
4 km 881 м
Turn right onto 環状南通り
環状南通り, 6 km 836 м
6 km 836 м
Turn right onto 大詫間光法停車場線
大詫間光法停車場線, 1 km 484 м
1 km 484 м
Continue onto 佐賀外環状線
佐賀外環状線, 1 km 751 м
1 km 751 м
Turn left onto 国道444号
国道444号, 124 м
124 м
Turn left
10 km 188 м
10 km 188 м
Keep left and take 443 toward 三橋, みやま
三橋, みやま, 443, 485 м
485 м
Turn left onto 国道443号
国道443号, 7 km 852 м
7 km 852 м
Turn left onto 本吉小川線
本吉小川線, 2 km 794 м
2 km 794 м
Turn right and take E3 toward 九州道
九州道, E3, 255 м
255 м
Keep right and drive toward 熊本
熊本, 216 km 24 м
216 km 24 м
Keep left and take 3 toward 鹿児島北
鹿児島北, 3, 408 м
408 м
Turn left onto 国道3号
国道3号, 4 km 212 м
4 km 212 м
Continue onto 西千石本通り
西千石本通り, 3 km 545 м
3 km 545 м
Turn left
122 м
122 м
Turn right
160 м
160 м
Turn left
210 м
210 м
Turn right
20 м
20 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$478.26
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Tosu to Kagoshima-Chuo
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.30–$59.78
Train from Hakata to Kagoshima-Chuo
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)
Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Karatsu to Saga
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Karatsu to Meinohama
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Bus operators
Nishitetsu
Phone:
0570-00-1010
Website:
nishitetsu.jp/en/
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kagoshima
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$46.74
Showa Bus
Website:
showa-bus.jp
Bus from Oteguchi to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33
Bus from Arupino-mae to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.87
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Kagoshima?
The cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Kagoshima is to drive which costs $31.52 - $46.74 and takes 3h 58m.
What is the fastest way to get from Karatsu to Kagoshima?
The fastest way to get from Karatsu to Kagoshima is to bus and train which takes 3h 37m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Karatsu and Kagoshima?
No, there is no direct bus from Karatsu to Kagoshima station. However, there are services departing from Oteguchi and arriving at Kagoshima Chuo Station via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Is there a direct train between Karatsu and Kagoshima?
No, there is no direct train from Karatsu to Kagoshima. However, there are services departing from Karatsu and arriving at Kagoshima-Chuo via Saga and Shin-Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
How far is it from Karatsu to Kagoshima?
The distance between Karatsu and Kagoshima is 300 km. The road distance is 301.1 km.
How do I travel from Karatsu to Kagoshima without a car?
The best way to get from Karatsu to Kagoshima without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Karatsu to Kagoshima?
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Karatsu to Kagoshima, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Karatsu to Kagoshima bus from?
Karatsu to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Oteguchi station.
Where do I catch the Karatsu to Kagoshima train from?
Karatsu to Kagoshima train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Karatsu station.
Train or bus from Karatsu to Kagoshima?
The best way to get from Karatsu to Kagoshima is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $59.78 and takes 7h 10m.
Where does the Karatsu to Kagoshima bus arrive?
Karatsu to Kagoshima bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.
Where does the Karatsu to Kagoshima train arrive?
Karatsu to Kagoshima train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Saga station.
Can I drive from Karatsu to Kagoshima?
Yes, the driving distance between Karatsu to Kagoshima is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Karatsu to Kagoshima.
Where can I stay near Kagoshima?
There are 191+ hotels available in Kagoshima. Prices start at $25.74 per night.
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