Busan to Seoul

Busan to Seoul

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Best Options

 
$28
 
 
$72

Other Options

Busan to Seoul Schedule

Busan to Seoul Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
KTX 1st Class 05:20 - 07:57₩ 85,813
Mugunghwa ho 2nd Class 06:53 - 12:34₩ 37,965
KTX 2nd Class 09:44 - 12:15₩ 65,460
Mugunghwa ho 2nd Class 10:32 - 15:59$ 24.27
KTX 1st Class 13:30 - 16:07₩ 91,796
KTX 1st Class 15:35 - 18:42$ 64.50
KTX 1st Class 17:50 - 21:11₩ 74,404
Jeju Air Economy #7C28719:00 - 20:05€ 40.80
Air Seoul Economy #RS98420:00 - 21:00$ 76.97
KTX 2nd Class 22:00 - 00:25$ 45.95

Transportation from Busan to Seoul

Facts about the transport from Busan to Seoul

Cheapest Transport$28
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure5:10 AM
Latest Departure10:10 PM
Departures per day102
Distance289 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Busan, Asiana Airlines, ITX Saemaeul, Korean Air, KTX, KTX Sancheon, Mugunghwa ho

How to get from Busan to Seoul

Travelling between Busan and Seoul 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 71.19 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 27.50.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Busan and Seoul. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Train does a much slower job and take about 5h 46m to reach Seoul.

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

Travelling between Busan and Seoul can be as cheap as USD 27.50 if you opt for a Mugunghwa ho train and as expensive as USD 71.19 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 Busan and Seoul ?

  • 102 from Busan to Seoul starting from 05:10 Busan until 22:10 Busan

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

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 Busan to Seoul, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 43.58.

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 Busan and Seoul

Air Busan, Asiana Airlines, 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 Busan to Seoul?

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

  • 100% took a train