Buses to Karatsu
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Karatsu, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karatsu to Sasebo | Japan | 38 km (24 mi) | about 56 min |
| Karatsu to Saga | Japan | 39 km (24 mi) | about 56 min |
| Karatsu to Fukuoka | Japan | 45 km (28 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Karatsu to Kasuga | Japan | 47 km (29 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Karatsu to Ōnojō | Japan | 48 km (30 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Karatsu to Chikushino-shi | Japan | 51 km (32 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Karatsu to Kurume | Japan | 53 km (33 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Karatsu to Ōmuta | Japan | 64 km (40 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Karatsu to Isahaya | Japan | 67 km (42 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Karatsu to Iizuka | Japan | 70 km (43 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Karatsu to Nagasaki | Japan | 77 km (48 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Karatsu to Kitakyushu | Japan | 93 km (58 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Karatsu to Tokyo | Japan | 924 km (574 mi) | about 16 h 50 min |
| Karatsu to Yokohama | Japan | 914 km (568 mi) | about 16 h 39 min |
| Karatsu to Osaka | Japan | 528 km (328 mi) | about 9 h 43 min |
| Karatsu to Nagoya | Japan | 666 km (414 mi) | about 12 h 12 min |
| Karatsu to Sapporo | Japan | 1,458 km (906 mi) | about 26 h 24 min |
| Karatsu to Kawasaki | Japan | 922 km (573 mi) | about 16 h 48 min |
| Karatsu to Kobe | Japan | 500 km (311 mi) | about 9 h 13 min |
| Karatsu to Kyoto | Japan | 560 km (348 mi) | about 10 h 18 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.