There are 3 ways to get from Karatsu to Hita by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus からつ号
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shiyakusho-maebus
3h 33m¥2,646–3,791Drive 113.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Karatsu to Hitacar 113.7 km
1h 18m¥1,957–2,826Train
- Take the train from Karatsu to Sagatrain [36392] JR Karatsu / ...
- Take the train from Tosu to Hitatrain Yufuin No Mori / ...
3h 34m
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The cheapest way to get from Karatsu to Hita is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Karatsu to Hita is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Karatsu to Hita. However, there are services departing from Sakae-machi-Higashi and arriving at Shiyakusho-mae via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Karatsu to Hita. However, there are services departing from Karatsu and arriving at Hita via Saga and Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Karatsu and Hita is 149 km. The road distance is 113.7 km.
The best way to get from Karatsu to Hita without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3800.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Karatsu to Hita, including transfers.
Karatsu to Hita bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Sakae-machi-Higashi station.
Karatsu to Hita train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Karatsu station.
The best way to get from Karatsu to Hita is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Karatsu, Japan and Hita, Japan?
You can take a bus from Sakae-machi-Higashi to Shiyakusho-mae via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karatsu to Hita via Saga and Tosu in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Karatsu to Saga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Tosu to Hita
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shiyakusho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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Karatsu to Hita bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.
Karatsu to Hita train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Saga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karatsu to Hita is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Karatsu to Hita.
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