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

The cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Busan is to ferry which costs ₩85,000 - ₩120,000 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Busan is to train and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs ₩130,000 - ₩400,000.

Is there a direct ferry between Shimonoseki and Busan?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Shimonoseki and arriving at Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Shimonoseki to Busan?

The distance between Shimonoseki and Busan is 313 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Shimonoseki to Busan?

Book your Shimonoseki to Busan ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Busan without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 8h 11m and costs ₩150,000 - ₩220,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Shimonoseki to Busan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Busan?

There are 1083+ hotels available in Busan.

Shimonoseki to Busan - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Shimonoseki to Busan by train, plane, car, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Shimonoseki to Hakata
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)FUK - PUS
3h 20m
₩134,018–390,647
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal
12h 15m
₩85,275–118,437
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Shimonoseki to Hakata Port International Terminal
2. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger TerminalFukuoka
7h 9m
₩124,549–171,015
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Shin-Shimonoseki to HakataKodama / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger TerminalFukuoka
8h 11m
₩156,418–215,447
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Shimonoseki Station to KuramotoFukufuku
2. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger TerminalFukuoka
8h 54m
₩123,504–168,288
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan Int'l port
12h 15m
₩95,000–125,000

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

71Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₩93,582Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shimonoseki to Busan.

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Distance: 313.2 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Kampu Ferry operates a ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ₩85,275–118,437 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

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