Seoul City to Busan

Seoul City to Busan

Seoul City
Busan
Sun, May 19
One Way
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Transportation from Seoul City to Busan

Facts about the transport from Seoul City to Busan

Cheapest Transport$23
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure5:15 AM
Latest Departure10:51 PM
Departures per day129
Distance285 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Busan, Asiana Airlines, ITX Saemaeul, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean Air, KTX, KTX Sancheon, Mugunghwa ho, Tway Airlines

Seoul City 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 City to Busan

Travelling between Seoul City 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 110.14 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 22.92.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Seoul City and Busan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Train does a much slower job and take about 5h 42m to reach Busan.

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

Travelling between Seoul City and Busan can be as cheap as USD 22.92 if you opt for a Mugunghwa ho train and as expensive as USD 110.14 if you buy a Korean Air flight 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 City and Busan ?

  • 95 from Seoul to Busan starting from 05:15 Seoul until 22:51 Seoul
  • 34 from Seoul to Busan starting from 07:00 Gimpo Airport until 20:40 Gimpo Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Seoul City 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 62.79.

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 City 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