Seoul to Busan

Seoul to Busan

Seoul
Busan
Mon, May 20
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$27
 
 
$70

Other Options

Seoul to Busan Schedule

Seoul to Busan Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
KTX 1st Class 05:57 - 08:42₩ 92,205
KTX 1st Class 07:49 - 10:12₩ 98,458
Air Busan Economy #BX880709:40 - 10:40₩ 49,590
KTX 2nd Class 10:27 - 13:13₩ 72,019
Tway Airlines Economy #TW996713:55 - 14:55₩ 65,588
KTX 1st Class 14:42 - 17:22₩ 87,885
KTX 2nd Class 17:12 - 20:15₩ 65,565
KTX 1st Class 19:19 - 21:49₩ 98,172
KTX 1st Class 20:57 - 23:38₩ 98,458
KTX 2nd Class 22:48 - 01:11₩ 68,589

Transportation from Seoul to Busan

Facts about the transport from Seoul to Busan

Cheapest Transport$27
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure6:20 AM
Latest Departure9:58 PM
Departures per day80
Distance293 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Busan, ITX Saemaeul, ITX-MAUM, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean Air, KTX, KTX Cheongyong, KTX Sancheon, Mugunghwa ho

Seoul to Busan Destination Reviews

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Very fast and convenient. Great service.
Train #KTX011 2nd Class, KTX, May 24, 2022
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How to get from Seoul to Busan

Travelling between Seoul and Busan is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 69.14 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 26.81.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 6 hours to travel between Seoul and Busan depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Seoul and Busan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Train does a much slower job and take about 5h 51m to reach Busan.

How much does it cost to get from Seoul to Busan?

Travelling between Seoul and Busan can be as cheap as USD 26.81 if you opt for a Mugunghwa ho train and as expensive as USD 69.14 if you buy a KTX Sancheon Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Seoul and Busan ?

  • 80 from Seoul to Busan starting from 07:16 Seoul until 21:58 Seoul

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Seoul to Busan.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Seoul to Busan, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 31.92.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Seoul and Busan

Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean Air

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Seoul to Busan?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 98% took a train
  • 2% decided to fly