The average train between Busan and Taebaek takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Busan to Taebaek. 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 Taebaek. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Busan is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Taebaek at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Gyeongju Station and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Busan to Taebaek? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Busan to Taebaek. However, there are services departing from Busan station and arriving at Taebaek station via Gyeongju Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Busan to Taebaek train services, operated by Korail, depart from Busan Station.
Busan to Taebaek train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Taebaek Station.
The distance between Busan and Taebaek is 229.2 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Busan Station to Taebaek Station via Gyeongju Station and Jecheon Station in around 5h 45m.