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How to get fromBusan to Iwakuniby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Busan to Iwakuni by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Fukuoka Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane PUS - FUK
    2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Hiroshimatrain train
    3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain train
    4h 50m
    ¥14,147–37,843

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Busan Int'l port to Shimonosekicarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Iwakunitrain train San-yō Line Local
    15h 8m
    ¥13,248–17,811

  3. Ferry, car ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hitakatsuferry ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Hitakatsu to Fukuoka, Hakatacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Hiroshimatrain train
    4. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain train
    10h 43m
    ¥14,261–26,159

  4. Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Matsuyama Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane plane PUS - MYJ
    2. Take the ferry from Matsuyama to Hiroshima Portferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain train
    8h 31m
    ¥21,357–53,703

  5. Train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Busan Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane TAE - FUK
    3. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Hiroshimatrain train
    4. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain train
    6h 46m
    ¥16,287–47,525

  6. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry ferry Kampu Ferry Busan
    2. Drive from Shimonoseki to Iwakunicar car
    12h 46m
    ¥14,500–19,800

  7. Ferry, train via Hiroshima

    1. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Kokura to Hiroshimatrain train
    3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain train
    13h 41m
    ¥15,450–20,900

  8. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry ferry Kampu Ferry Busan
    2. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Iwakunitrain train San-yō Line Local
    15h 8m
    ¥14,600–19,800

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥9,018Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 518.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Iwakuni, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Busan to Iwakuni. However, you can take the subway to Gimhae International Airport Station, walk to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport (FUK), walk to Fukuoka Airport, take the subway to Hakata, walk to Hakata Fukuoka, take the train to Hiroshima, then take the train to Iwakuni. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Iwakuni via Hitakatsu, Hitakatsu, Fukuoka, Hakata, Hakata Fukuoka, and Hiroshima in around 10h 43m.

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