Busan – Shimonoseki
Ferries to Yamaguchi
Busan – Shimonoseki
Ferries to Yamaguchi
Depending on the season their are about 6 weekly sailings between Busan and Shimonoseki. Pukwan Ferry provides the ferry from Busan to Shimonoseki. Busan Shimonoseki ferries cost between $126 and $505, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Busan Shimonoseki ferries depart at around 21:00.
Ferries from Busan to Shimonoseki sail in around 10 hours 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 6 weekly sailings from Busan to Shimonoseki provided by Pukwan Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Busan to Shimonoseki typically range between $126* and $505*. On average the Busan Shimonoseki ferry is $253*. The cheapest Busan Shimonoseki ferry prices start from $126*. The average price for a foot passenger is $253*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated September 25.
The distance between Busan to Shimonoseki is approximately 140 miles (225km) or 122 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Busan and Shimonoseki.
Pukwan Ferry allow foot passengers on Busan Shimonoseki ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Busan to Shimonoseki.
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| Busan - Shimonoseki Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | South Korea | |
| Destination Country | Yamaguchi | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Pukwan Ferry | |
| Average Price | $253 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 10 h 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 10 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 21:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:00 | |
| Distance | 122 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 September 2025.
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.
