Busan – Shimonoseki
Ferry to Yamaguchi
Busan – Shimonoseki
Ferry to Yamaguchi
Pukwan Ferry provides the ferry from Busan to Shimonoseki. Busan Shimonoseki ferries cost between £61 and £245, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Busan Shimonoseki ferries.
Busan Shimonoseki ferries typically depart at 21:00.
The Busan Shimonoseki ferry trip can take around 10 hours 45 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 6 weekly sailings from Busan to Shimonoseki provided by Pukwan Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.
Busan Shimonoseki ferry prices typically range between £61* and £245*. The average price is typically £123*. The cheapest Busan Shimonoseki ferry prices start from £61*. The average price for a foot passenger is £123*.
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 140.0 miles (225.3km) or 122 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Busan and Shimonoseki.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Pukwan Ferry ferries between Busan and Shimonoseki.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Busan to Shimonoseki.
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| Busan - Shimonoseki Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Origin | South Korea | |
| Destination | Yamaguchi | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Pukwan Ferry | |
| Average Price | £123 | |
| 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.
