Ferries from
South Korea to Japan
Ferries from
South Korea to Japan
Ferries from South Korea to Japan are available with 3 operators. There are 4 ferry routes. Ferries from Busan to Hakata (Fukuoka) and Busan to Osaka are popular ferry trips from South Korea to Japan. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from South Korea to Japan sail approximately 8 times per week and are provided by Panstar Cruise, Camellia Line & JR Kyushu Beetle Jet Ferry (Queen Beetle).
South Korea to Japan ferry time ranges between 2 hours 55 minutes and 19 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from South Korea to Japan is in 2 hours 55 minutes on the Busan to Hakata (Fukuoka) ferry with JR Kyushu Beetle Jet Ferry (Queen Beetle).
No, currently you can not take a car on the ferry from South Korea to Japan.
The distance between South Korea and Japan is 114.8 miles (184.8km) and 99.8 nautical miles.
South Korea to Japan ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Busan to Hakata (Fukuoka) ferry ferry sails approximately 6 times weekly with a crossing time of 11 hours 30 minutes.
Busan to Osaka ferry ferries sail about 3 times weekly with a sailing time of 17 hours.
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South Korea forms the southern part of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia, with China to the west and Japan to the east. With a history dating back to 70,000 BC embedded into this small country’s cultural heritage, South Korea offers numerous fascinating historical landmarks including 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It has a stunning landscape, too comprising huge mountains, gorgeous countryside, picturesque rice fields and clusters of remote islands found just offshore. Seoul, the energetic capital is a bustling metropolis filled with everything from temples to high-end bars and shops featuring the world’s latest technology. Food contributes significantly to the character of this city as well; you can enjoy exquisite meals either on a street corner or inside a neo-Korean upmarket restaurant, there’s an endless choice. South Korea has a few ports offering routes to a wide range of destinations. For international ferry routes, there are a number of sailings across the Sea of Japan to choose from, whilst the domestic crossings go to the islands just off the south coast.
Japan is an island country in East Asia, divided into 47 prefectures and 8 regions in the Pacific Ocean. With over 6,000 islands in total, Japan is defined by many different landscapes ranging from cherry blossom-clad hills and iconic volcanoes to ultra-modern cities showcasing the latest technological advances. Tokyo, the capital, claims the most Michelin stars of any city in the world, so an exquisite sushi feast is never too far away. It also boasts a superb transportation system, an endless amount of bars and awe-inspiring structures, helping it become one of the most visited cities in Asia. Travelling by ferry is a useful way to get around Japan, as it offers a substantial amount of routes within its many islands and prefectures, which are all operated by a wide range of excellent ferry operators. You can also sail to numerous international destinations including South Korea, China and Russia.
