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How to get fromOsaka to Karato Portby train, car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Karato Port by train, car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Unotrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Uno Port to Karato Portcarferry car ferry
    4h 25m
    ¥3,824–5,244

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus bus Osaka to Okayama
    2. Take the carferry from Uno Port to Karato Portcarferry car ferry
    6h 4m
    ¥4,700–5,150

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Osaka to Uno Portcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Uno Port to Karato Portcarferry car ferry
    3h 28m
    ¥4,174–5,856

  4. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Kitashinchi to Nishi-Akashitrain train
    2. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Uno Sta.bus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Uno Port to Karato Portcarferry car ferry
    5h 46m

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Takamatsu Stationbus bus Takamatsu Express Kobe
    2. Take the ferry from Takamatsu Ferry Terminal to Ieura Portferry ferry
    7h 10m
    ¥6,408–9,538

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  • Distance: 211 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Karato Port, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Karato Port. However, you can take the train to Okayama, take the train to Uno, walk to Uno Port, then take the car ferry to Karato Port. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Karato Port via Okayama Station West Exit, Okayama Sta., Chikkoginza, and Uno Port in around 6h 4m.

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