Checked a while agoWe last checked the official sources for this route on 2026-10-11. Prices and rules may have changed since: check the official page before you rely on it.
How often5 a day each way until 25 October 2026Details below
CrossingAbout 1 h 40–45 min
Adult fare¥2,550Adult, one way (2nd class, the only class)
BookingNo booking needed
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Boats P
Boat
How often
Crossing
Car ferry
5 a day each way until 25 October 2026 (Karatsu 8:40–18:20, Indoji 8:20–17:30); 4 a day each way from 26 October to 11 December 2026 while one ship is in dock (Karatsu 8:50, 12:50, 16:50, 20:40)
About 1 h 40–45 min
Carries cars, motorbikes and bicycles (see the operator for vehicle fares).
Fares P
Adult, one way (2nd class, the only class)
¥2,550
Car under 4 m (driver's fare included)
¥11,840
Bicycle
¥840
One way, as published by the operator; fuel surcharges and seasonal fares may apply.
Tickets and booking P
No booking needed. Foot passengers cannot book: only 2nd class, sold on the day first come, first served (the port window opens 1 hour before departure); boarding can be limited when it is busy. Cars are booked by phone from one month ahead. Children of primary-school age pay half.
Where to buy
Kyushu Yusen ticket windows at Karatsu Higashi Port and Indoji Port
Car reservations by phone: Karatsu Higashi Port 0955-75-7750, Indoji Port 0920-44-5015 (daily 9:00–17:30)
Paying: Cash or credit card at the port
Ports
Karatsu Higashi Port (Karatsu Ferry Terminal)唐津東港(唐津フェリーターミナル) City bus from JR Nishi-Karatsu Station to the Karatsu Ferry Terminal stop; from Fukuoka, highway bus from Hakata or Tenjin to Karatsu Ōteguchi, then the city bus Show this port to staff