Seoul to Busan

Seoul to Busan

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Seoul to Busan Schedule

Seoul to Busan Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
KTX 2nd Class 05:30 - 08:15₩ 71,694
Tway Airlines Economy #TW996107:30 - 08:30₩ 44,431
Jeju Air Economy #7C26008:00 - 09:00€ 37.74
Jeju Air Economy #7C27010:25 - 11:25$ 47.59
KTX 2nd Class 13:10 - 16:16$ 41.41
KTX 2nd Class 14:44 - 17:22$ 45.78
Jeju Air Economy #7C27417:25 - 18:35$ 29.43
Jin Air Economy #LJ80619:15 - 20:10₩ 47,652
KTX 2nd Class 21:00 - 23:38$ 43.14
KTX 1st Class 22:48 - 01:11₩ 88,584

Transportation from Seoul to Busan

Facts about the transport from Seoul to Busan

Cheapest Transport$28
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure5:12 AM
Latest Departure10:48 PM
Departures per day114
Distance288 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Busan, Asiana Airlines, ITX Saemaeul, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean Air, KTX, KTX Sancheon, Mugunghwa ho, Tway Airlines

Seoul to Busan Destination Reviews

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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 71.12 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 27.47.

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 45m 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 27.47 if you opt for a Mugunghwa ho train and as expensive as USD 71.12 if you buy a KTX 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 ?

  • 114 from Seoul to Busan starting from 05:12 Seoul until 22:48 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 29.20.

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, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean Air, Tway Airlines

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

  • 96% took a train
  • 4% decided to fly