There are 3 ways to get from Taebaek to Busan by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Taebaek Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
5h₩31,000–48,800Train
- Take the train from Taebaek Station to Jecheon Station
- Take the train from Jecheon Station to Gyeongju Station
- Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Busan Station
5h 22m₩33,780–85,393Drive 295.7 km
- Drive from Taebaek to Busan295.7 km
4h 1m₩62,958–90,939
Taebaek to Busan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taebaek to Busan is to bus which costs ₩31,000 - ₩49,000 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Taebaek to Busan is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₩60,000 - ₩95,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taebaek Bus Terminal and arriving at Busan Central Bus Terminal. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Taebaek station to Busan station. However, there are services departing from Taebaek Station and arriving at Busan Station via Jecheon Station and Gyeongju Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Taebaek and Busan is 281 km. The road distance is 295.7 km.
The best way to get from Taebaek to Busan without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs ₩31,000 - ₩49,000.
The bus from Taebaek Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal takes 5h including transfers and departs three times a day.
Taebaek to Busan bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Taebaek Bus Terminal station.
Taebaek to Busan train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, depart from Taebaek Station.
The best way to get from Taebaek to Busan is to bus which takes 5h and costs ₩31,000 - ₩49,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₩33,000 - ₩90,000 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Taebaek, South Korea and Busan, South Korea?
bus Tago operates a bus from Taebaek Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₩31,000–48,800 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Taebaek Station to Busan Station via Jecheon Station and Gyeongju Station in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Taebaek Station to Jecheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩5,200–10,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Non-reserved
- ₩5,200–5,600
- Economy Class
- ₩6,000–10,000
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩8,500
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Taebaek Station to Jecheon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–17,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩12,000–17,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩10,000–14,000
- First Class
- ₩15,000–22,000
- Economy Class
- ₩14,800
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩12,600
Train from Jecheon Station to Gyeongju Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩20,000–32,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩23,000–32,000
- Non-reserved
- ₩20,000–28,000
- First Class
- ₩32,000–46,000
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
- 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 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Taebaek Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩31,000–48,800
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩31,000–41,000
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More Questions & Answers
Taebaek to Busan bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Busan Central Bus Terminal station.
Taebaek to Busan train services, operated by Korail Mugunghwa, arrive at Jecheon Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taebaek to Busan is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Taebaek to Busan.
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