The average train between Busan and Samcheok takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Busan to Samcheok. 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 every 4 hours between Busan and Samcheok. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Busan is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Samcheok at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Busan to Samcheok. However, there are services departing from Busan station and arriving at Samcheok station via Gyeongju Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Busan to Samcheok train services, operated by Korail, depart from Busan Station.
Busan to Samcheok train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Samcheok Station.
The distance between Busan and Samcheok is 258.9 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Busan Station to Samcheok Station via Gyeongju Station in around 3h 25m.