The average train between Busan and Seoul takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Busan 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.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Busan and Seoul. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Busan is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Seoul at 7:26 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Busan station and arriving at Seoul station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 3m.
Busan to Seoul train services, operated by Korail, depart from Busan Station.
Busan to Seoul train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Seoul Station.
The distance between Busan and Seoul is 329.3 km. The road distance is 417 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. Two other operators also service this route.