Shimonoseki - Busan
Ferries to South Korea
Shimonoseki - Busan
Ferries to South Korea
Pukwan Ferry provides the ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan. Shimonoseki Busan ferries cost between 68€ and 301€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Shimonoseki Busan ferries.
Shimonoseki Busan ferries typically depart at 19:45.
The Shimonoseki Busan ferry trip can take around 12 hours 15 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 5 weekly sailings from Shimonoseki to Busan provided by Pukwan Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.
Shimonoseki Busan ferry prices typically range between 68€* and 301€*. The average price is typically 139€*. The cheapest Shimonoseki Busan ferry prices start from 68€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 139€*.
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 March 2026.
The distance between Shimonoseki to Busan is approximately 140.0 miles (225.3km) or 121.7 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Shimonoseki and Busan.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Pukwan Ferry ferries between Shimonoseki and Busan.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Shimonoseki to Busan.
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| Shimonoseki - Busan Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Yamaguchi | |
| Destination | South Korea | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Pukwan Ferry | |
| Average Price | €139 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| 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 March 2026.
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.
