Seogwipo to Beppu by ferry
Beppu lies 459 km (285 mi) east of Seogwipo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 459 km (285 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 13 h 54 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Seogwipo | Beppu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Population | 178,552 | 122,643 |
| Elevation | 69 m (226 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Moseulpo Port | Port of Beppu |
What changes when you arrive in Beppu
Crossing from South Korea into Japan: money changes from the Won to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book ferries from Seogwipo to Beppu
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Staying in Beppu
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Common questions
How far is Beppu from Seogwipo?
459 km (285 mi) in a straight line, east of Seogwipo; by road roughly 560 km (348 mi).
How long does it take to get from Seogwipo to Beppu by ferry?
About 13 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seogwipo and Beppu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Beppu?
The Yen (JPY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.