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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Seoul to Busan is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩80,000.

Is there a direct bus between Seoul and Busan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seoul Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Busan Central Bus Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Seoul and Busan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Suseo SRT and arriving at Busan Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Seoul to Busan?

The distance between Seoul and Busan is 400 km. The road distance is 388.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Seoul to Busan without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩80,000.

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

The train from Suseo SRT to Busan Station takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Seoul to Busan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Seoul to Busan train from?

Seoul to Busan train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Suseo SRT station.

Train, bus or fly from Seoul to Busan?

The best way to get from Seoul to Busan is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ₩21,000 - ₩80,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩26,000 - ₩46,000 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs ₩47,000 - ₩120,000 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Seoul to Busan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Seoul to Busan train arrive?

Seoul to Busan train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Busan Station.

Can I drive from Seoul to Busan?

Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Busan is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Seoul to Busan.

Where can I stay near Busan?

There are 1065+ hotels available in Busan.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Seoul 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 Suseo SRT to Busan StationSRT Suseo
2h 28m
₩21,000–80,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
4h
₩26,000–46,000
Drive 388.9 km
1. Drive from Seoul to Busan388.9 km
4h 25m
₩82,800–119,600
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 45m
₩47,190–114,862
Bus via Andong
1. Take the bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Andong Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Andong Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
6h
₩45,400–60,229
Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1
2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)ICN - PUS
3h 25m
₩205,855–467,400
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 28m
₩71,690–183,062
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 16m
₩109,690–191,062
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 24m
₩102,690–148,062

Seoul to Busan by train

783Weekly Trains

2h 28mAverage Duration

₩21,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 399.8 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Suseo High Speed Railway operates a train from Suseo SRT to Busan Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩51,000–54,000 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Two other operators also service this route. 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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