Day trip from Nagasaki to Karatsu
Karatsu lies 77 km (48 mi) north of Nagasaki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 77 km (48 mi) apart, Karatsu is a realistic day trip from Nagasaki: about 1 h 16 min each way by road.
| Nagasaki | Karatsu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 409,118 | 117,663 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 016-0873–997-1113 | 049-1506 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Karatsu
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Staying in Karatsu
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Common questions
How far is Karatsu from Nagasaki?
77 km (48 mi) in a straight line, north of Nagasaki; by road roughly 94 km (59 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nagasaki to Karatsu by road?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nagasaki and Karatsu?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.