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How to get fromSaitama to Busanby train, plane, car ferry, night bus, ferry, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Saitama to Busan by train, plane, car ferry, night bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane plane NRT - PUS
    5h 47m
    ₩132,145–498,686

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Nozomi
    2. Take the carferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry car ferry New Camellia Fukuoka
    13h

  3. Night bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the nightbus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hofu Stationnightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Hōfu to Shimonosekitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry ferry
    30h 14m
    ₩215,343–301,779

  4. Night bus, car ferry

    1. Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalnightbus night bus
    2. Take the carferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry car ferry New Camellia Fukuoka
    23h 21m
    ₩165,936–343,057

  5. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Daegu International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane plane NRT - TAE
    3. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Busan Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    ₩137,145–415,886

  6. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Ulsan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Ulsan Airport (USN)plane plane HND - USN
    2. Take the train from Ulsan Station to Busan Stationtrain train
    10h 25m
    ₩268,660–749,624

  7. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane plane NGO - PUS
    7h 26m

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kokuratrain train Nozomi
    2. Take the ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry ferry Kampu Ferry Shimoniseki
    19h 54m

  9. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Saitama to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry ferry Panstar Miracle Osaka
    23h 6m
    ₩255,770–609,445

Narita International Airport (NRT) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₩124,609Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,125.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Saitama to Busan. However, you can take the train to Nippori, take the train to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3, walk to Narita International Airport (NRT) airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS), walk to Gimhae International Airport Station, then take the subway to Sasang Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal via Tōkyō Station, Hakata Fukuoka, and Hakata Port International Terminal in around 13h.

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