Osaka – Busan
Ferry to South Korea
Osaka – Busan
Ferry to South Korea
Depending on the season their are about 3 weekly sailings between Osaka and Busan.Panstar Cruise provides the ferry from Osaka to Busan. Osaka Busan ferries take around 19 hours. The ferry costs between $235.74 and $958.17, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Osaka to Busan.
The earliest Osaka Busan ferry typically departs Osaka at about 15:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 17:00.
Ferries from Osaka to Busan sail in around 19 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Osaka to Busan provided by Panstar Cruise. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Osaka to Busan typically range between $235.74* and $958.17*. On average the Osaka Busan ferry is $475.66*. The cheapest Osaka Busan ferry prices start from $235.74*. The average price for a foot passenger is $475.66*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Osaka to Busan is approximately 441 miles (710km) or 384 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Osaka and Busan.
Panstar Cruise allow foot passengers on Osaka Busan ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Osaka to Busan.
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Osaka is the capital city of the Osaka Prefecture, located on the south coast of Japan. It’s the second largest metropolitan city belonging to Japan, with weekly 45 hour crossings to Shanghai with Shanghai Ferries providing the gateway to China.
The Port of Busan is the largest in South Korea, handling some of the highest amounts of cargo in the world each year. It is situated at the mouth of the Nakton River, on the south-eastern tip of the Korean Peninsula. The city is home to almost four million people, making it the second largest in South Korea. However, Busan is more than just a port. Haeundae Beach attracts thousands of visitors from all over the country, thanks to its long stretch of pristine sand and the variety of excellent restaurants. The Port of Busan is an important gateway to southern Japan, with frequent sailings provided to Osaka, Hakata (Fukuoka) and Shimonoseki.
