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Trip Overview

The average train between Busan (State) and Seoul takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Busan (State) to Seoul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 12m
Duration
417 km
Distance
₩55,000
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Busan (State) to Seoul train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Busan (State) and Seoul. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Busan (State) is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Seoul at 1:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 17m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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    train train 5h 23m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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    train train 5h 23m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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    train train 5h 23m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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    train train 5h 23m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 5h 23m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 5h 55m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 5h 23m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 5h 55m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 5h 23m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Busan (State) to Seoul? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 417 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Busan (State), South Korea and Seoul, South Korea?

Korail operates a train from Busan Station to Seoul Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₩45,000–95,000 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Two other operators also service this route.

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