There are 6 ways to get from Gangneung to Busan (State) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gangneung Station to Gyeongju StationITX-Maum Gangneung
- Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Busan StationKTX Seoul
4h 7m₩33,624–75,330Bus
- Take the bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
6h 11m₩38,474–49,371Drive 348.7 km
- Drive from Gangneung to Busan348.7 km
4h 50m₩75,638–109,255Train to Gimpo International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gangneung Station to Seoul Station
- Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)GMP - PUS
5h 29m₩69,919–164,514Bus via Pohang
- Take the bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
7h 29m₩38,191–61,200Train, train to Incheon International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gangneung Station to Seoul Station
- Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1
- Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)ICN - PUS
6h 10m₩188,619–477,414
Gangneung to Busan (State) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gangneung to Busan (State) is to bus which costs ₩38,000 - ₩50,000 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Gangneung to Busan (State) is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ₩33,000 - ₩80,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gangneung to Busan (State) station. However, there are services departing from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Busan Station via Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal, Sasang Bus Terminal and Jagalchi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Gangneung station to Busan (State) station. However, there are services departing from Gangneung Station and arriving at Busan Station via Gyeongju Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Gangneung and Busan (State) is 336 km. The road distance is 348.7 km.
The best way to get from Gangneung to Busan (State) without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ₩33,000 - ₩80,000.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Gangneung to Busan (State), including transfers.
Gangneung to Busan (State) bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Gangneung to Busan (State) train services, operated by Korail, depart from Gangneung Station.
The best way to get from Gangneung to Busan (State) is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ₩33,000 - ₩80,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩38,000 - ₩50,000 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Gangneung, South Korea and Busan (State), South Korea?
You can take a train from Gangneung Station to Busan Station via Gyeongju Station in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, bus Tago operates a bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₩37,000–48,000 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
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- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩49,000–230,000
Flights from Incheon International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩200,000–410,000
- Website
- jinair.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩49,000–130,000
- Website
- en.airbusan.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩55,000–110,000
- Website
- eastarjet.com
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩38,000–80,000
- Website
- jejuair.net
Flights from Gimpo International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₩39,000–120,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Gangneung Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩25,000–39,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩28,000–39,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩25,000–34,000
- First Class
- ₩41,000–60,000
Train from Gyeongju Station to Busan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩8,500–15,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩10,000–15,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩8,500–12,000
- First Class
- ₩13,000–19,000
Train from Gangneung Station to Seoul Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000–34,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩25,000–34,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩22,000–30,000
- First Class
- ₩35,000–55,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Gyeongju Station to Busan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–37,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩12,000–37,000
- First Class
- ₩18,000–30,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7788
- Website
- arex.or.kr
Train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩4,300–6,000
- Website
- http://www.arex.or.kr/main.do
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩37,000–48,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩37,000–48,000
Bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩26,000–34,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩26,000–34,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal to Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩23,000–40,300
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩23,000–32,000
Bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–17,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
- Road
- ₩12,000–17,000
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More Questions & Answers
Gangneung to Busan (State) bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Gangneung to Busan (State) train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Gyeongju Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gangneung to Busan (State) is 349 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Gangneung to Busan (State).
There are 1091+ hotels available in Busan (State).