The Busan to Hakata ferry route is provided by 2 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Busan to Hakata takes approximately 9 hours and 55 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Busan to Hakata ferry duration can range between 3 hours 5 minutes and 11 hours 30 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 22 ferry weekly sailings from Busan to Hakata. JR Kyushu Beetle Jet Ferry provide up to 16 weekly sailings and Camellia Line provide 6 weekly sailings. Ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves at approximately 15:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 20:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Busan to Hakata is with JR Kyushu Beetle Jet Ferry.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Busan to Hakata.
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With 3 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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The port city of Busan is South Korea’s largest terminal and the second most populous city behind the capital, Seoul. There are sailings to the Japanese cities of Hakata and Osaka from the port with Panstar Cruise, Camellia Line and JR Kyushu Jet Ferry.
What is there to do in Busan?
With rugged mountains and sandy beaches, Busan is situated in the heart of beautiful landscape. The city itself has a huge amount on offer, not just stunning vistas, with hot springs, sensational seafood, chic bars and cafes and plenty of museums and cultural sights for you to enjoy. Beomeosa and Yonggungsa temples give visitors a chance to experience Korean culture, whilst the aquarium and Taejongdae Resort Park offer fun days out. There’s something for everyone.
What about the transport links?
With the city containing over three and half million people, transport is not an issue. There is a subway service, bus routes and national railway as well as Gimhae International Airport in close proximity. Many of the links stop right outside the terminal.
What services does the port provide?
The Port of Busan is an important gateway to the south of Japan. There are daily sailings to Hakata, taking three hours with JR Jyushu Jet Ferry and eleven and a half hours with Camellia Line. There are also three weekly sailings to Osaka, supplied by Panstart Cruise. This journey take nineteen hours.