How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Busanby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Busan by plane or train

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Fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
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1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane BKI - PUS
5h 12m
₩289,929–911,762
Fly to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane BKI - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Busan Stationtrain
9h 40m
₩364,929–1,258,962

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) flights

9Weekly Planes

6h 57mAverage Duration

₩282,421Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,522.6 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Busan, South Korea?

Air Busan, Shanghai Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) once daily.

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Busan, South Korea(opens in a new window)

Famed for its beaches (and hilly city limits), this South Korean port city is a popular tourist destination. Relax and unwind at one of the city’s many spas and bathhouses, visit the Jalgalchi fish market for the freshest seafood, and be one with your spiritual self at the Beomeosa Temple. Head to the top of Busan Tower in Youngdusan Park for panoramic city views, or, if you’re after a more rigorous workout, hike to the Taejongdae park area for a heavy dose of nature and scenic ocean views. Sun worshippers should visit the famous Haeundae beach, while art and culture lovers can explore the colourful Gamcheon Culture Village.

Things to do in Busan

United Nations Memorial Cemetery(Opens in a new window)

The United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK; ), located at Tanggok in the Nam District, City of Busan, Republic of Korea, is a burial ground for United Nations Command (UNC) casualties of the Korean War. It contains 2,300 graves and is the only United Nations cemetery in the world. Laid out over 14 hectare, the graves are set out in 22 sites designated by the nationalities of the buried servicemembers.

Taejongdae(Opens in a new window)

Taejongdae is a natural park of Busan, South Korea with magnificent cliffs facing the open sea on the southernmost tip of island of Yeongdo-gu. It is a representative visitor attraction of Busan where has dense evergreen trees and several facilities for tourists such as an observatory, an amusement park, a light house, a cruise ship terminal. It is said that its name to have taken from King Taejong Muyeol (604 - 661), the 29th king of Silla Kingdom who liked to practice archery the place after the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. Taejongdae is designated as the 28 Busan monument, along with Oryukdo Island.

Jagalchi Market(Opens in a new window)

Jagalchi Fish Market is a fish market in the neighborhood of Nampo-dong in Jung-gu, and Chungmu-dong, Seo-gu, Busan, South Korea. The market is located on the edge of Nampo Port (남포항), Busan. The name is said to have originated from jagal (자갈 gravel in Korean) because the market used to be surrounded by gravel. This is one of the ten landmarks of Busan, so many tourists visit there to shop.

Yongdusan Park(Opens in a new window)

Yongdusan Park is a park located in Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea. The 118-meter-high Busan Tower is located here.

Places to stay in Busan

Lavalse Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Aventree Hotel Busan(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Nampo Hound Hotel Premier(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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