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

The cheapest way to get from Mapo to Busan is to bus which costs ₩27,000 - ₩48,000 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mapo to Busan is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs ₩46,000 - ₩120,000.

Is there a direct train between Mapo and Busan?

No, there is no direct train from Mapo to Busan station. However, there are services departing from Digital Media City and arriving at Busan Station via Seoul Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Mapo to Busan?

The distance between Mapo and Busan is 427 km. The road distance is 395.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mapo to Busan without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs ₩24,000 - ₩70,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Mapo to Busan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mapo to Busan train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mapo to Busan?

The best way to get from Mapo to Busan is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs ₩24,000 - ₩70,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩27,000 - ₩48,000 and takes 4h 38m, you could also fly, which costs ₩46,000 - ₩120,000 and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the Mapo to Busan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mapo to Busan?

Yes, the driving distance between Mapo to Busan is 395 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Mapo to Busan.

Where can I stay near Busan?

There are 1079+ hotels available in Busan.

Mapo to Busan - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Mapo to Busan 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 Seoul Station to Busan StationKTX Seoul / ...
3h 9m
₩24,100–67,100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
4h 38m
₩27,450–47,965
Drive 395.1 km
1. Drive from Mapo to Busan395.1 km
4h 32m
₩84,236–121,674
Fly Gimpo International Airport to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)GMP - PUS
2h 34m
₩46,712–113,582
Train via Cheonan
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Cheonan Asan StationKTX Seoul / ...
2. Take the train from Cheonan Asan Station to Busan StationSRT Suseo
3h 11m
₩43,100–99,100
Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
1. Take the train from Digital Media City to Incheon Int'l Airport T1
2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)ICN - PUS
3h 14m
₩205,315–457,400
Fly Gimpo International Airport to Ulsan Airport, train
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Ulsan Airport (USN)GMP - USN
2. Take the train from Ulsan Station to Busan Station
4h 17m
₩71,212–181,782
Fly Gimpo International Airport to Sacheon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Sacheon Airport (HIN)GMP - HIN
2. Take the bus from Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
4h 5m
₩109,212–269,782
Fly Gimpo International Airport to Pohang, bus
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Pohang (KPO)GMP - KPO
2. Take the bus from Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
4h 13m
₩102,212–146,782

Mapo to Busan by train

523Weekly Trains

3h 9mAverage Duration

₩24,100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 426.8 km
Duration: 3h 9m

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

Korail operates a train from Seoul Station to Busan Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₩40,000–65,000 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Korail Mugunghwa also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩26,000–46,000 and the journey takes 4h.

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