There are 4 ways to get from Busan to Sangju by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Busan Station to Gimcheon Stationtrain ITX-Maum Busan / ...
- Take the train from Gimcheon Station to Sangju Stationtrain Mugunghwa Gimcheon
3h 39m₩12,185–31,603Bus
- Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Cheongju Express Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Sangju Bus Terminalbus
5h 32m₩29,735–47,069Drive 199.1 km
- Drive from Busan to Sangjucar 199.1 km
2h 21m₩43,075–62,219Train via Daegu
- Take the train from Busan Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
- Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gimcheon Stationtrain
- Take the train from Gimcheon Station to Sangju Stationtrain
3h 41m₩13,035–54,646
Busan to Sangju by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Busan to Sangju is to train which costs ₩12,000 - ₩32,000 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Busan to Sangju is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ₩43,000 - ₩65,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Busan to Sangju. However, there are services departing from Busan Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Sangju Bus Terminal via Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Busan station to Sangju station. However, there are services departing from Busan Station and arriving at Sangju Station via Gimcheon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Busan and Sangju is 222 km. The road distance is 199.1 km.
The best way to get from Busan to Sangju without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs ₩12,000 - ₩32,000.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Busan to Sangju, including transfers.
Busan to Sangju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Busan Central Bus Terminal station.
Busan to Sangju train services, operated by Korail, depart from Busan Station.
The best way to get from Busan to Sangju is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs ₩12,000 - ₩32,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩29,000 - ₩48,000 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Sangju, South Korea?
You can take a train from Busan Station to Sangju Station via Gimcheon Station in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Sangju Bus Terminal via Cheongju Express Bus Terminal and Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Busan Station to Gimcheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–29,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩21,000–29,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩18,000–25,000
- First Class
- ₩30,000–43,000
Train from Busan Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩13,000–22,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩16,000–22,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩13,000–19,000
- First Class
- ₩21,000–30,000
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Gimcheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩7,500–13,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩9,500–13,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩7,500–11,000
- First Class
- ₩11,000–16,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Busan Station to Gimcheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩10,280–16,683
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩10,280–10,300
- Economy Class
- ₩12,100–12,300
- Economy class
- ₩16,683
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩14,153
Train from Gimcheon Station to Sangju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩1,900–2,700
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩1,900–2,400
- Economy Class
- ₩2,300–2,700
Train from Busan Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩7,200–17,800
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩7,200–7,400
- Economy Class
- ₩8,620–8,670
- Economy class
- ₩17,800
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩15,100
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Gimcheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩3,900–4,900
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩3,900–4,200
- Economy Class
- ₩4,600–4,900
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Busan Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩18,000–39,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩18,000–39,000
- First Class
- ₩27,000–38,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Cheongju Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩19,000–34,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩24,000–34,000
- Economy
- ₩19,000–23,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Cheongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Sangju Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–14,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩10,000–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Busan to Sangju bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Cheongju Express Bus Terminal station.
Busan to Sangju train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gimcheon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Busan to Sangju is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Busan to Sangju.
There are six+ hotels available in Sangju.