Busan – Shimonoseki

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Busan – Shimonoseki

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Ferry from Busan to Shimonoseki

Pukwan Ferry provides the ferry from Busan to Shimonoseki. Busan Shimonoseki ferries cost around $83 and $331, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Busan Shimonoseki ferries.

Ferry times from Busan to Shimonoseki

Busan Shimonoseki ferries typically depart at 21:00.

How long is the ferry from Busan to Shimonoseki?

The Busan Shimonoseki ferry trip can take around 10 hours 45 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Busan Shimonoseki Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 6 weekly sailings from Busan to Shimonoseki serviced by Pukwan Ferry. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Busan to Shimonoseki

Busan Shimonoseki ferry prices typically range between $83* and $331*. The average price is typically $166*. The cheapest ferries from Busan to Shimonoseki start from $83*. The average price for a foot passenger is $166*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated September 25

How far is it from Busan to Shimonoseki?

The distance between Busan to Shimonoseki is approximately 140 miles (225km) or 122 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Busan Shimonoseki ferry?

Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Busan to Shimonoseki currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Busan to Shimonoseki?

Foot passengers can travel on the Busan to Shimonoseki ferry with Pukwan Ferry.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Busan to Shimonoseki?

Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Busan to Shimonoseki.
 

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Busan - Shimonoseki Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountrySouth Korea
Destination CountryYamaguchi
No. of Operators1
OperatorsPukwan Ferry
Average Price$166
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings6
Average Sailing Duration10 h 45 m
Fastest Sailing Duration10 h 45 m
First Ferry21:00
Last Ferry21:00
Distance122 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 September 2025.

Busan to Shimonoseki Ferry Most Popular Questions

Busan Guide

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.

Busan to Shimonoseki
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 9/8/2025 and 9/14/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Pukwan Ferry 21:00 07:45 10 hours 45 minutes Everyday

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