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How to get fromKobe to Busanby bus, plane, train, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Kobe to Busan by bus, plane, train, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Kansai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane plane KIX - PUS
    4h 38m
    ₩114,664–422,804

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Nozomi / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry car ferry Fukuoka
    9h 25m
    ₩105,344–270,366

  3. Fly from Kobe

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane plane UKB - PUS
    7h 6m
    ₩223,505–604,187

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Shin Shimonosekitrain train Kodama / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry ferry
    17h 21m

  5. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry ferry Panstar Miracle Osaka
    17h 34m
    ₩166,697–645,005

Kobe to Busan by train, taxi, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₩105,344Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 654.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, and seven other airlines fly from Kobe (UKB) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Panstar operates a ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ₩44,644–500,000 and the journey takes 17h.

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