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

The cheapest way to get from Busan to Seoul is to bus which costs ₩26,000 - ₩46,000 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Busan to Seoul is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ₩22,000 - ₩80,000.

Is there a direct bus between Busan and Seoul?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Busan Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Seoul Express Bus Terminal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Busan and Seoul?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Busan Station station and arriving at Seoul Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Busan to Seoul?

The distance between Busan and Seoul is 417 km. The road distance is 388.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Busan to Seoul without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ₩22,000 - ₩80,000.

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

The train from Busan Station to Seoul Station takes 2h 44m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Busan to Seoul bus from?

Busan to Seoul bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Busan Central Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Busan to Seoul train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Busan to Seoul?

The best way to get from Busan to Seoul is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ₩22,000 - ₩80,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩26,000 - ₩46,000 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs ₩48,000 - ₩120,000 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Busan to Seoul bus arrive?

Busan to Seoul bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Seoul Express Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Busan to Seoul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Busan to Seoul?

Yes, the driving distance between Busan to Seoul is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Busan to Seoul.

Where can I stay near Seoul?

There are 5027+ hotels available in Seoul.

Busan to Seoul - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Busan to Seoul by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Seoul Stationtrain KTX Busan / ...
2h 44m
₩22,000–80,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminalbus
4h
₩26,000–46,000
Drive 388.9 km
1. Drive from Busan to Seoulcar 388.9 km
4h 27m
₩84,154–121,555
Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gimpo International Airport
1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane PUS - GMP
2h 44m
₩48,181–114,822
Bus via Gyeongju
1. Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus Busan
2. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Dong Seoul Bus Terminalbus
5h 50m
₩40,700–57,722
Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Incheon International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane PUS - ICN
2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Ramada Hotel and Suites Namdaemunbus
3h 7m
₩219,581–405,722
Train to Ulsan Airport, fly to Gimpo International Airport
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Ulsan Stationtrain
2. Fly from Ulsan Airport (USN) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane USN - GMP
4h 23m
₩71,719–172,251
Bus to Pohang, fly to Gimpo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Pohang (KPO) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane KPO - GMP
4h 15m
₩102,800–156,194

Busan to Seoul by train

791Weekly Trains

2h 44mAverage Duration

₩22,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

Korail operates a train from Busan Station to Seoul Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₩40,000–65,000 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₩26,000–46,000 and the journey takes 4h.

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