The average train between Busan and Mapo takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Busan to Mapo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Busan and Mapo. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Busan is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Mapo at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Busan to Mapo. However, there are services departing from Busan station and arriving at Mapo station via Seoul Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Busan to Mapo train services, operated by Korail, depart from Busan Station.
Busan to Mapo train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Seoul Station.
The distance between Busan and Mapo is 333.2 km. The road distance is 427 km.
Korail operates a train from Busan Station to Seoul Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₩42,600–95,000 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route every 4 hours.