[ NEW CAMELLIA FERRY Check-in Method 05.] How to Get from Hakata Station to Hakata Port: A Complete Guide to Bus Routes and Boarding

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What is the fastest and most convenient way to travel from Hakata Station, the center of Fukuoka, to Hakata Port?

Leaving your enjoyable trip to Fukuoka behind, the place you must visit to board NEW CAMELLIA FERRY bound for Busan is the Hakata Port International Passenger Terminal. It is the same location where you first arrived when coming to Fukuoka on NEW CAMELLIA FERRY . Since the terminal is a bit of a distance from Hakata Station, the transportation hub of Fukuoka, walking is not possible, so you will mainly use a bus or taxi. Today, for novice travelers unfamiliar with the Japanese bus system, I have compiled a detailed guide on the direct bus routes from Hakata Station to Hakata Port and the boarding locations.

🚍 How to get from Hakata Station to Hakata Port (Bus No. 88 and BRT Guide) ✔️

✅ Boarding Location: You must exit through the west exit of Hakata Station, **'Hakata-guchi'**, and board at **'F Stop'** located across the street to the left in the direction of the KITTE shopping mall.

✅ Recommended Routes: Bus No. 88and the direct **articulated bus (BRT)** are the most popular, and it takes about 15 to 20 minutes to Hakata Port International Passenger Terminal.

✅ Tip: If you have a lot of luggage or the check-in deadline (11:30) is approaching, a taxi (approx. 1,500–2,000 yen) . Please note that BRT is cashless payment only.

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Exterior view of Hakata-guchi, the transportation hub of Fukuoka that you must pass through first to catch the bus to Hakata Port

1. Hakata Station Bus Stop Location: Look for 'Stop F'!

Hakata Station is very large and has scattered bus stops, so it is easy to get lost on your first visit. To take the bus from Hakata Station to Hakata Port International Passenger Terminal to ride NEW CAMELLIA FERRY you must exit towards the 'Hakata-guchi' (Hakata Exit) located near the main entrance of Hakata Station and find the dedicated bus stop.

How to get from Hakata Station to Hakata Port: Stop F, across the street from Hakata-guchi
  • Stop name: Hakata Station Hakata-guchi 'Stop F'.
  • Directions: Exit through the main gate of the station, walk a short distance to the left (towards the KITTE Shopping Mall/Post Office) from the front, and cross the road to find Bus Stop F.
  • Note: Hakata Station has an East (Chikushi-guchi) and West (Hakata-guchi) exit. Hakata-guchito take the bus to the International Passenger Terminal.
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2. Recommended bus routes: No. 88 and Voila (BRT) bus

It takes about 15 to 20 minutes from Hakata Station to Hakata Port International Passenger Terminal. Among the various routes, the most useful for travelers are Bus No. 88 and the articulated BRT. Since the buses run at relatively regular intervals and drop you off right in front of the terminal, they are the most suitable modes of transportation for travelers with heavy luggage.

Yellow signs indicating that BRT is cashless payment only and electronic display boards at bus stops showing real-time bus arrival information
  • Bus No. 88: This is the most popular route. Please check the electronic display for 'Hakata Port Int'l Terminal' or '博多港国際ターミナル' before boarding.
  • BRT (Articulated Bus): This is a long, yellow or black bus consisting of two connected buses. It is a direct route to the Hakata Port International Passenger Terminal, allowing for faster travel from Hakata Station to the terminal with fewer stops.
  • Bus fare: The fare is around 240 yen for adults, and Japanese buses Get on through the back door, get off through the front door, and pay the farePlease do not forget that this is the method used. (Transportation cards such as ICOCA and Suica can be used)

3. Information on Taxi Usage and Travel Time

If you are traveling with 3 or 4 people or have too much luggage to climb up and down the bus stairs, taking a taxi from Hakata Station to Hakata Port is an excellent alternative. If you board at the taxi stand at Hakata Station, you can travel comfortably to the entrance of the Hakata Port International Passenger Terminal and save yourself the trouble of finding a bus stop.

  • Travel time: It varies depending on road conditions, but usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes to arrive.
  • Taxi fare: It comes out to approximately 1,500 to 2,000 yen, and for large groups, it is not bad value for money compared to bus fares.
  • Confirm destination: We recommend requesting it by showing a Google search screen containing the Chinese name “International Passenger Terminal” for “ Hakata Port International Terminal ”
  • We recommend using Chinese character names rather than English ones to ensure you reach your destination accurately.
  • Check-in Deadline Notice: If you are departing from Hakata Station and are already approaching the ticketing deadline (11:30), it is safer to take a taxi without hesitation.

4. Editor's Recommendation

If you wait for Bus No. 88 at Bus Stop F to go to Hakata Port, the line can be quite long. Don't panic; just board the BRT (articulated bus) as soon as it arrives! It is much more spacious, making it much easier to move around with your luggage. If you want to minimize fatigue on the last day of your trip, it offers enough comfort to make the investment of about 20,000 won in taxi fare worthwhile.

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