Busan - Osaka
Ferries to Osaka
Busan - Osaka
Ferries to Osaka
Panstar Cruise provides the ferry from Busan to Osaka. Busan Osaka ferries cost around $170 and $767, 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 Osaka ferries.
Busan Osaka ferries typically depart at 16:00.
The Busan Osaka ferry trip can take around 17 hours. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 3 weekly sailings from Busan to Osaka serviced by Panstar Cruise. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Busan Osaka ferry prices typically range between $170* and $767*. The average price is typically $368*. The cheapest ferries from Busan to Osaka start from $170*. The average price for a foot passenger is $368*.
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 March 26.
The distance between Busan to Osaka is approximately 441 miles (710km) or 384 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Busan to Osaka currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Busan to Osaka ferry with Panstar Cruise.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Busan to Osaka.
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| Busan - Osaka Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | South Korea | |
| Destination Country | Osaka | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Panstar Cruise | |
| Average Price | $368 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 17 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 17 h | |
| First Ferry | 16:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:00 | |
| Distance | 384 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
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.
