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  • International Ferry Terminals, the Sea Route into Korea

    In Korea, there are four terminals each located in Incheon, Pyeongtaek, Busan, and Donghae for international passengers and ferries. Through these four terminals, ferries that depart from China, Japan, and Russia can enter the country. Depending on the point of departure, the arriving terminal varies so it is recommended to check your route in advance. Every terminal is equipped with basic facilities such as currency exchange counters and tourist information centers.

    (* Operations of certain passenger ferries and cruises were temporarily suspended so make sure to check the schedule in advance.)

    Incheon International Ferry Terminal

    Passenger ferries and cargo ships from approximately 10 regions in China arrive at Incheon Port. International cruise ships can also enter the port. You can get to downtown Seoul, Incheon International Airport, Gimpo International Airport, and other major areas in Gyeonggi-do within one to two hours by public transportation from the port.

    Go to website (Korean, English, Chinese)
    Check travel times and fares (Korean, English, Chinese)
     

    Busan Port International Passenger Terminal

    This port is located in the famous port city of Busan, Korea’s second largest city. Busan Port regularly welcomes passengers from Osaka, Fukuoka, Shimonoseki, and Tsushima Island. It is convenient to go from Busan Port International Passenger Terminal to Daegu, Gyeongju, and other nearby regions of Gyeongsang-do.

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    Tip 1. Duty-free shopping

    You can enjoy duty-free shopping here as it has the nation's only international passenger terminal with duty free stores (Inquiries: +82-51-460-0900).

    Tip 2. Public transportation guide at Busan Port International Passenger Terminal

    From Busan Port International Passenger Terminal, walk approximately 15 minutes to Choryang Station on Busan Subway Line 1 and Busan Station (Gyeongbu Line), which is a KTX and SRT station. Busan Central Bus Terminal is located at Nopo Station (Busan Subway Line Line 1), which you can reach in about an hour by public transportation. 

    Tip. Try the Busan-Osaka route! 

    The Busan-Osaka route sees the greatest number of passengers in Busan Port. Ferries departing from Osaka in the afternoon arrive in Busan in the morning on the following day, making it easier for travelers to plan their itinerary. The ferries have a variety of commercial facilities such as a cafe, restaurant, sauna, convenience store, karaoke, and therapy house.

    * See ferry time and information for Japan ↔ Busan routes       
    (Click the links above to visit the website of each ferry company for more information.)

    Pyeongtaek-Dangjin Port International Passenger Terminal

    Passenger ferries and cargo ships departing from five cities in China arrive at Pyeongtaek-Dangjin Port. The port is located in the city of Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, and takes around 2 hours by car to the southern parts of Gyeonggi-do and Chungcheongnam-do.

    Go to website (Korean, English, Chinese)
    Check travel times and fares (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)

    Donghae Port International Passenger Terminal

    Passenger ships departing from Vladivostok, Russia and Sakaiminato, Japan arrive at the Port of Donghae. It is located on the East Coast in Gangwon State, close to Gangneung and Sokcho, famous travel destinations in the province. You can get on a ship from nearby Mukho Port to go to Ulleungdo Island or hop on a KTX train at Donghae Station to go to Seoul Station. The port mainly operates routes to far east regions in Japan and Russia.                       

    Routes available at Donghae Port International Passenger Terminal                     
    Donghae-Vladivostok, Donghae-Sakaiminato: Duwon Shipping Co., Ltd. (Korean, English)                          

     

    * This page was last updated January 16, 2025, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here.                   
    * 1330 Korea Travel Helpline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay)