Chinese Consulate in Busan and other Busan, South Korea Transportation Tips

'Mode': TO,AROUND
Category: Airplane
Getting TO/AROUND: If you are in a taxi, your driver should be able to find it with the Korean map given on the web page. If you are finding your own way, like I did, it is tucked away rather well.

The easiest way to find it is by going to the Yacht Marina (near Suyeong 2gyo, Suyeong 2nd bridge). Immediately accross from the yacht center is a Presbyterian Church. Go up from the yacht center, go by the church, and immediately after the church entrance, take a left. The consulate will be about 100m down that road.

Their Visa services are available for drop-offs between 9~11:30am. They can process the Visa in 1-2-4 days depending on the expediting charge. Pick up will at the same location.

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Website: http://busan.china-consulate.org/eng/

'Mode': TO
Category: Ship/Boat
Getting TO/AROUND: Many other posters have commented on the fact that there are fast ferries between Busan and Japan (Hakata terminal in Fukuoka).

However, few have posted the proper phone numbers, either if calling from Japan or from Korea.
From Korea : 051-441-8200
From Japan : 092-281-2315

Travel time is scheduled at 2h55m on the fast Beetle ferry. Cost will be $75, plus $10~$15 for fuel surcharges and terminal fees. Fees are different depending if departing from Busan or from Hakata.

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If the fast ferry is not your preference, nor within budget, Camillia Lines Ferries offer ~14hour slow trips between Busan and Fukuoka (Hakata port).
telephone - 051 466 7799
www.camellia-line.co.jp/yoyaku/yoyaku/index.html?lang=en
email - passenger@camellia-line.co.jp

Monday, Wednesday
Depart: Hakata (Japan) 19.00 ~ Arrive: Busan (Korea) 8.30

Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Depart: Busan (Korea) 19.00 ~ Arrive: Hakata (Japan) 8.30

One-way prices 9,000 yen - 18,000 yen
Reservations:
092 262 2323 (Hakata/Fukuoka)
051 466 7799 (Busan)

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Busan International Ferry Terminal is 5~10 minutes walk from Jungang-Dong subway stop.

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Phone: 051-441-8200
Website: http://www.jrbeetle.co.jp/english/

'Mode': TO
Category: Ship/Boat
Getting TO/AROUND: If the fast ferry is not your preference, nor within budget, Camillia Lines Ferries offer ~14hour slow trips between Busan and Fukuoka (Hakata port).

Busan International Ferry Terminal is 5~10 minutes walk from Jungang-Dong subway stop.

Monday, Wednesday
Depart: Hakata (Japan) 19.00 ~ Arrive: Busan (Korea) 8.30

Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Depart: Busan (Korea) 19.00 ~ Arrive: Hakata (Japan) 8.30

One-way prices 9,000 yen - 18,000 yen
Reservations:
092 262 2323 (Hakata/Fukuoka)
051 466 7799 (Busan)

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Phone: 051 466 7799
Website: https://www.camellia-line.co.jp/yoyaku/yoyaku/index.html?lang=en
Other Contact: passenger@camellia-line.co.jp

'Mode': TO
Category: Ship/Boat
Getting TO/AROUND: If you are looking to get to the main island of Honshu, or find the other ferries booked, Kampu Ferry Line and Pukwan Ferries offer ~14hour slow trips between Busan and Shimonoseki.

Busan International Ferry Terminal is 5~10 minutes walk from Jungang-Dong subway stop.

Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Depart: Shimonoseki (Japan) 18.00 ~ Arrive: Busan (Korea) 08.30

Friday
Depart: Shimonoseki (Japan) 19.00 ~ Arrive: Busan (Korea) 09.30

Daily
Depart: Busan (Korea) 19.00 ~ Arrive: Shimonoseki (Japan) 08.30

Economy fare: 8,500 Yen
Reservations:
0832 24 3000 (Shimonoseki)
051 464 2700 (Busan)

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Alternatively, Pukwan Ferries give passage on the opposite dates. Visit the website:
http://www.pukwan.co.kr/pukwan/index.html

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Phone: 051 464 2700
Website: http://www.kampuferry.co.jp/
Other Contact: ryokaku@kampuferry.co.jp