What is the cheapest way to get from Busan to Shimonoseki?

The cheapest way to get from Busan to Shimonoseki is to ferry which costs ¥9000 - ¥13000 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Busan to Shimonoseki?

The fastest way to get from Busan to Shimonoseki is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥13000 - ¥41000.

Is there a direct ferry between Busan and Shimonoseki?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal and arriving at Shimonoseki. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Busan to Shimonoseki?

The distance between Busan and Shimonoseki is 313 km.

How do I travel from Busan to Shimonoseki without a car?

The best way to get from Busan to Shimonoseki without a car is to ferry and car ferry and train which takes 9h 32m and costs ¥19000 - ¥24000.

How long does it take to get from Busan to Shimonoseki?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Busan to Shimonoseki, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shimonoseki?

There are 192+ hotels available in Shimonoseki.

Busan to Shimonoseki - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Busan to Shimonoseki by plane, train, ferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)PUS - FUK
2. Take the train from Hakata to Shin-Shimonoseki
3h 39m
¥13,587–40,332
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonoseki
10h 45m
¥9,000–12,500
Ferry, car ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hitakatsu
2. Take the car ferry from Hitakatsu to Fukuoka, Hakata
3. Take the train from Hakata to Shin-Shimonoseki
9h 32m
¥19,529–23,740
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Busan Int'l port to Shimonoseki
10h 45m
¥10,027–13,193

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

71Weekly Planes

1h 1mAverage Duration

¥9,876Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Busan to Shimonoseki.

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Distance: 313.2 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Shimonoseki, Japan?

Kampu Ferry operates a ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonoseki once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,000–12,500 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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