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Korea and Japan in One Trip: Guides

Many visitors pair Korea with Japan. The usual overland link is the KTX from Seoul to Busan, then the New Camellia ferry or a short flight to Fukuoka. Both the KTX and the ferry guides are ready.

Read these in order

  1. Getting Around

    How to Book KTX Tickets as a Foreigner (2026 Step-by-Step)

    Seoul to Busan by KTX, the first leg towards the Fukuoka ferry.

  2. Korea ↔ Japan

    Fukuoka–Busan Ferry: Camellia Line Booking & Timetable

    The only Busan–Fukuoka passenger ferry in 2026: Hakata 12:30 → Busan 18:30, Busan 22:30 → Hakata 07:30.

Guides we're writing for this trip

  • Seoul to Tokyo: flights, ferry and options

Until they're published, the first-trip checklist and the trip cost estimator cover the basics.

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