The average train between Seoul and Busan takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Seoul to Busan. 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 Seoul and Busan. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Seoul is at 2:04 PM which arrives into Busan at 7:39 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seoul station and arriving at Busan station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.
Seoul to Busan train services, operated by Korail, depart from Suseo SRT station.
Seoul to Busan train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Busan Station.
The distance between Seoul and Busan is 329.3 km. The road distance is 400 km.
Suseo High Speed Railway operates a train from Suseo SRT to Busan Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩51,000–54,000 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.
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