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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 ⓒ Incheon Free Economic Zone AuthorityIncheon 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)- Incheon-Yantai: Hanjoong Ferry (Korean only)
- Incheon-Shidao: Huadong Shipping (Korean, Chinese)
- Incheon-Dandong: Dandong Ferry (Korean only)
- Incheon-Weihai: Weidong Ferry (Korean, English, Chinese, )
- Incheon-Lianyungang: LYG C-K Ferry Co., Ltd (Korean only)
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.
✔ See port guide (English)
Tip 1. Duty-free shoppingYou 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 TerminalFrom 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.
- Busan-Hitakatsu, Busan-Izuhara: Daea Express Shipping (Korean only)
- Busan-Fukuoka: Korea Ferry (Korean, English)
- Busan-Shimonoseki: Pukwan Ferry (Korean, English, Japanese)
- Busan-Osaka, Busan-Hitakatsu, Busan-Izuhara: PanStar Enterprise (Korean, English, Japanese)
- Busan-Hitakatsu: Starline (Korean only)
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 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)- Pyeongtaek-Rongcheng: Dalong Shipping (Korean, Chinese)
- Pyeongtaek-Lianyun: LYG C-K Ferry Co., Ltd. (Korean only)
- Pyeongtaek-Weihai: Pyeongtaek Jiaodong Ferry (Korean, Chinese)
- Pyeongtaek-Rizhao: Rizhao International Transport Logistics (Korean, Chinese)
- Pyeongtaek-Yantai: Yantai Ferry Co., Ltd. (Korean only)
Donghae Port International Passenger Terminal
Passenger ships departing from Vladivostok, Russia and Sakaiminato, Japan arrive at Donghae Port. This port is located on the East Coast in Gangwon State, close to Gangneung and Sokcho, which are both popular beach destinations in the province. Nearby this port is Mukho Port, where to can take a ferry to Ulleungdo Island, and Donghae Station that has trains going 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)
Surrounded by the sea on three sides, Korea is ideally situated in Northeast Asia for cruises to destinations like Japan, Russia, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Explore Korea’s nine ports of call and add a special cruise experience to your travel itinerary!
- Visit Korea Cruise Port Sales (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
* This page was last updated on October 8, 2026 and therefore the information may differ from what is presented here.
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