Shimonoseki - Busan
Ferries to South Korea
Shimonoseki - Busan
Ferries to South Korea
Pukwan Ferry provides the ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan. Shimonoseki Busan ferries cost around $110 and $486, 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 Shimonoseki Busan ferries.
Shimonoseki Busan ferries typically depart at 19:45.
The Shimonoseki Busan ferry trip can take around 12 hours 15 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 5 weekly sailings from Shimonoseki to Busan serviced by Pukwan Ferry. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Shimonoseki Busan ferry prices typically range between $110* and $486*. The average price is typically $224*. The cheapest ferries from Shimonoseki to Busan start from $110*. The average price for a foot passenger is $224*.
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 Shimonoseki to Busan is approximately 140 miles (225km) or 122 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Shimonoseki to Busan currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Shimonoseki to Busan ferry with Pukwan Ferry.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Shimonoseki to Busan.
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| Shimonoseki - Busan Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Yamaguchi | |
| Destination Country | South Korea | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Pukwan Ferry | |
| Average Price | $224 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 12 h 15 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 12 h 15 m | |
| First Ferry | 19:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:45 | |
| Distance | 122 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
The Port of Busan is the largest in South Korea, handling some of the highest amounts of cargo in the world each year. It is situated at the mouth of the Nakton River, on the south-eastern tip of the Korean Peninsula. The city is home to almost four million people, making it the second largest in South Korea. However, Busan is more than just a port. Haeundae Beach attracts thousands of visitors from all over the country, thanks to its long stretch of pristine sand and the variety of excellent restaurants. The Port of Busan is an important gateway to southern Japan, with frequent sailings provided to Osaka, Hakata (Fukuoka) and Shimonoseki.
