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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Busan is to bus and fly which costs ₩450,000 - ₩1300,000 and takes 15h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Busan is to bus and fly which takes 15h 59m and costs ₩450,000 - ₩1300,000.

How far is it from Istanbul to Busan?

The distance between Istanbul and Busan is 8308 km.

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

It takes approximately 15h 59m to get from Istanbul to Busan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Busan?

Busan is 6h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 1:51 PM in Istanbul and 7:51 PM in Busan.

Where can I stay near Busan?

There are 1079+ hotels available in Busan.

Istanbul to Busan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Busan by bus, plane, or train

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

Bus, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)IST - PUS
15h 59m
₩456,150–1,211,239
Bus, fly to Incheon International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)IST - ICN
3. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Gwangmyeong Station Exit 4
4. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Busan Station
16h 57m
₩448,650–987,439
Bus, fly to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)IST - TAE
3. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Busan Station
17h 47m
₩769,650–2,458,439
Bus, fly to Gimpo International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)IST - GMP
3. Take the train from Gwangmyeong Station to Busan Station
20h 24m
₩558,650–1,186,439

Istanbul (IST) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) flights

27Weekly Planes

15h 8mAverage Duration

₩472,277Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 8,308.3 km
Duration: 15h 59m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Busan, South Korea?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Busan. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS), walk to Gimhae International Airport Station, then take the subway to Sasang Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Daegu International Airport (TAE), take the taxi to Dongdaegu Station, then take the train to Busan Station.

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