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  • International Ferry Terminals, the Sea Route into Korea

    In Korea, international passenger ferry terminals can be found at major port cities such as Incheon, Pyeongtaek, Busan, and Donghae. International ferry passengers from China, Japan, and Russia can enter the country through these terminals. 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 may be 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 ferry schedule 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.

    Go to website (English)

    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 10 to 15 minutes to Busan Station on Busan Subway Line 1 and Gyeongbu Line, where the KTX and SRT run. Busan Central Bus Terminal is located at Nopo Station (Busan Subway Line 1), which you can reach in about an hour away by public transportation.

    Tip. Try the Busan-Osaka route! 

    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 schedule 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 ferry schedule 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, Japanese, Russian)

     

    Sokcho Port International Passenger Terminal

    This terminal is located in Sokcho, a popular tourist attraction along the East Coast in Gangwon State. Sokcho is not only popular for its beautiful ocean, but also the majestic Seoraksan Mountain. There are many attractions in the vicinity of the ferry terminal, including a bus terminal that runs buses to Seoul, Gangneung, and other cities. The port mainly operates a ferry that departs to Vladivostok, Russia.

    Route available at Sokcho Port International Passenger Terminal
    Sokcho-Vladivostok: GNLst (Korean, Russian)

     

    * This page was last updated on September 23, 2025, and therefore the information may differ from what is presented here.                   
    * 1330 Korea Travel Helpline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay)