Shimonoseki - Busan
Ferries to South Korea
Shimonoseki - Busan
Ferries to South Korea
Depending on the season their are about 6 weekly sailings between Shimonoseki and Busan. Pukwan Ferry provides the ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan. Shimonoseki Busan ferries cost between $127 and $552, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Shimonoseki Busan ferries depart at around 19:45.
Ferries from Shimonoseki to Busan sail in around 12 hours 15 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 6 weekly sailings from Shimonoseki to Busan provided by Pukwan Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan typically range between $127* and $552*. On average the Shimonoseki Busan ferry is $253*. The cheapest Shimonoseki Busan ferry prices start from $127*. 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 December 25.
The distance between Shimonoseki to Busan is approximately 140 miles (225km) or 122 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Shimonoseki and Busan.
Pukwan Ferry allow foot passengers on Shimonoseki Busan ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board 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 | $253 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| 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 December 2025.
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.
