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The Busan-Fukuoka ferry route reopen on November 4, 2022.

A high-speed ferry connecting the Hakata zone in western Japan and Busan, South Korea, will begin operation on November 4, according to JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Inc. The regular route connecting the two countries has been suspended since March 2020 due to the pandemic. The Hakata-Busan route will be accessible on November 4, 5, 12, 19, and 26. The boat is planned to leave Hakata at 9:00 a.m. and arrive in Busan at 12:40 p.m. The route from Busan to Hakata will be available on November 4, 6, 13, 20,

By Maru Kim
Nov 3, 2022
Updated: Feb 7, 2025
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The Busan-Fukuoka ferry route reopen on November 4, 2022.

A high-speed ferry connecting the Hakata zone in western Japan and Busan, South Korea, will begin operation on November 4, according to JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Inc. The regular route connecting the two countries has been suspended since March 2020 due to the pandemic.

The Hakata-Busan route will be accessible on November 4, 5, 12, 19, and 26. The boat is planned to leave Hakata at 9:00 a.m. and arrive in Busan at 12:40 p.m. The route from Busan to Hakata will be available on November 4, 6, 13, 20, and 27. The ship will depart Busan at 3 p.m. and arrive in Hakata at 6:40 p.m.

A one-way standard class ticket will cost 16,000 yen ($109). Yet, the company has announced that 8,000-yen tickets would be available as a special rate throughout November.

How to get to Busan Port International Passenger Terminal

The passenger terminal is only a few steps away from Busan Station, where travelers catch the KTX train.

Address : 5th floor(Choryang-dong, Busan Port International Passenger Terminal), 206, Chungjang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan, 48751, Republic of Korea

Inquiries: +82-1688-7677→Press “0”, +82-51-400-1200 (Korean, English, Japanese)

On foot from Busan Station (KTX)Directions : Busan Station Exit No. 9 > North E/V > Crosswalk (Chungjang-daero) > Busan Port International Passenger Terminal Distance/travel time : 1km / about 10-15 min. By shuttle bus from the subway station (*transit discount applicable) Bus RouteBusan Port International Passenger Terminal > Back gate of Busan Station > In front of Busan Customs (Coastal Passenger Terminal) > Jungang Station (Exit No. 14) > Crown Harbor Hotel > Busan Station (Subway Exit No. 4, in front of Korean Teachers Credit Union Building) > Choryang Station (Exit No. 4, make a right turn in front of the 119 Fire Station) > Busan Port International Passenger Terminal Bus arrives every 30 min. (07:00-19:00)

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