What is the cheapest way to get from Busan to KAIST?

The cheapest way to get from Busan to KAIST is to bus which costs ₩24,000 - ₩41,000 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Busan to KAIST?

The fastest way to get from Busan to KAIST is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ₩14,000 - ₩65,000.

Is there a direct train between Busan and KAIST?

No, there is no direct train from Busan station to KAIST station. However, there are services departing from Busan Station and arriving at Wolpyeong Station via Daejeon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Busan to KAIST?

The distance between Busan and KAIST is 269 km. The road distance is 252.7 km.

How do I travel from Busan to KAIST without a car?

The best way to get from Busan to KAIST without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ₩14,000 - ₩65,000.

How long does it take to get from Busan to KAIST?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Busan to KAIST, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Busan to KAIST train from?

Busan to KAIST train services, operated by Korail, depart from Busan Station.

Train or bus from Busan to KAIST?

The best way to get from Busan to KAIST is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ₩14,000 - ₩65,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩24,000 - ₩41,000 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Busan to KAIST train arrive?

Busan to KAIST train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Daejeon Station.

Can I drive from Busan to KAIST?

Yes, the driving distance between Busan to KAIST is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Busan to KAIST.

Where can I stay near KAIST?

There are 113+ hotels available in KAIST.

Busan to KAIST - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Busan to KAIST by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Daejeon Stationtrain KTX Busan / ...
2h 21m
₩14,000–65,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Cheongju Express Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Yuseong Intercity Bus Stopbus
5h 2m
₩24,735–40,069
Drive 252.7 km
1. Drive from Busan to KAISTcar 252.7 km
3h 9m
₩54,574–78,828

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 269.2 km
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and KAIST, South Korea?

Korail operates a train from Busan Station to Daejeon Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₩25,000–46,844 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to KAIST via Cheongju Express Bus Terminal, Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal, Yuseong Intercity Bus Stop, Guam Station, and Wolpyeong Station in around 5h 2m.

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