Osaka - Busan
Ferries to South Korea
Osaka - Busan
Ferries to South Korea
Panstar Cruise provides the ferry from Osaka to Busan. Osaka Busan ferries cost between 118€ and 571€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Osaka Busan ferries.
Osaka Busan ferries typically depart at 17:00.
The Osaka Busan ferry trip can take around 17 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Osaka to Busan provided by Panstar Cruise. Timetables can change from season to season.
Osaka Busan ferry prices typically range between 118€* and 571€*. The average price is typically 237€*. The cheapest Osaka Busan ferry prices start from 118€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 237€*.
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 1 February 2026.
The distance between Osaka to Busan is approximately 441.4 miles (710.4km) or 383.6 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Osaka and Busan.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Panstar Cruise ferries between Osaka and Busan.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Osaka to Busan.
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| Osaka - Busan Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Osaka | |
| Destination | South Korea | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Panstar Cruise | |
| Average Price | €237 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 17 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 17 h | |
| First Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Distance | 384 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.
Osaka is the capital city of the Osaka Prefecture, located on the south coast of Japan. It’s the second largest metropolitan city belonging to Japan, with weekly 45 hour crossings to Shanghai with Shanghai Ferries providing the gateway to China.
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.
