Panstar Cruise

The PanStar Cruise ferry service provides three ferry connections a week between Osaka, the commercial and cultural centre in Japan, and Busan, the largest port in Korea.

The PanStar ferry has been widely used since 2002 and provides a great method of travelling between these two cultural different countries. Due to their relative proximity, it’s possible to make the crossing in less than 24 hours too, which contributes to its popularity.

Few ferry services in the region can boast such a wide range of facilities as found on the ferry used on this route - PanStar Dream. The ship is a twelve storey floating hotel and features a buffet restaurant and cafeteria, a selection of cabin accommodation to suit all budgets, evening entertainment and you can also find brand-name products in the duty-free shop.

If that’s not enough, then the beautiful views are sure to keep you entertained during the crossing between Osaka and Busan.

Direct Ferries provides a ferry timetable and price comparison, based on your search criteria. This allows you to compare Panstar Cruise products with multiple ferry company timetables and fares in one search so you can find the best option for your trip.

Panstar Cruise sailings

Panstar Cruise have 4 daily and 26 weekly sailings.

Panstar Cruise ferry routes

There are currently 6 ferry routes operated by Panstar Cruise. Top routes include Tsushima (Hitakatsu) to Busan, Busan to Tsushima (Hitakatsu), Tsushima (Izuhara) to Busan, Busan to Tsushima (Izuhara) & Osaka to Busan.

Most popular Panstar Cruise ferry routes

Tsushima (Hitakatsu) to Busan is the most popular route operated by Panstar Cruise. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. There are 1 daily and 8 weekly sailings on this ferry route.

The second most popular Panstar Cruise route is the Busan to Tsushima (Hitakatsu), with an average duration of 1 hour 30 minutes. There are 1 daily and 8 weekly sailings on this ferry route.

What is the fastest Panstar Cruise ferry route?

Tsushima (Hitakatsu) to Busan is the fastest ferry route operated by Panstar Cruise with an average duration of 1 hour 30 minutes.  There are currently 1 daily and 8 weekly sailings on this ferry route.

What is the slowest Panstar Cruise ferry route?

The slowest route operated by Panstar Cruise is Osaka to Busan with a duration of about 17 hours. There are 1 daily and 3 weekly sailings on this route.

Panstar Cruise ferries: vehicles, pets and cabins

Can you take a car on Panstar Cruise ferries?

You cannot take your car on any Panstar Cruise ferries.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on Panstar Cruise ferries?

Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on ferries operated by Panstar Cruise. There are currently 2 ferry routes that allow foot passengers including Osaka to Busan & Busan to Osaka.

Can you take pets on Panstar Cruise ferries?

Pets are not allowed on board Panstar Cruise ferries.

Are there cabins on Panstar Cruise ferries?

Yes, cabins are available on board Panstar Cruise ferries on 2 different routes including Osaka to Busan & Busan to Osaka.