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How to get fromHakata Station to Karatoby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hakata Station to Karato by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry via Kokura

    best
    1. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokuratrain train
    2. Take the train from Kokura to Mojikotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Mojiko to Shimonosekiferry ferry
    1h 4m

  2. Bus via Kuramoto

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuramoto to Karatobus bus Fukufuku
    2h
    ¥1,400–2,100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Karatobus bus Fukufuku
    1h 58m
    ¥1,500–2,200

  4. Drive 85.2 km

    1. Drive from Hakata Station to Karatocar car 85.2 km
    1h 10m
    ¥1,478–2,134

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hakata to Mojikotrain train [187255] Ltd. Exp Kirameki 14 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Mojiko to Shimonosekiferry ferry
    1h 28m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 69.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Hakata Station, Japan and Karato, Yamaguchi, Japan?

Nishitetsu Bus operates a bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Karato 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,200 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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