Seoul to Busan

How long does it take from Seoul to Busan?

KTX takes 2h 18m. Express bus takes 4h.

• KTX2h 18m
• Express bus4h

Your trip

1. Leave Seoul

   KTX · 2h 18m

2. Arrive in Busan

   KTX from Seoul takes about two and a half hours. The subway covers most of the city.

3. Stay

   Three nights is the usual choice. Two feels rushed.

4. When to go

   June to September is beach season. Autumn brings the film festival and clear skies.

Plans for Busan

• Full dayHaeundae Sand to Gwangalli Neon: One Busan Beach Day5 stops · about 9 h
• Full dayBusan's Old Downtown: Hill Village to Sea Cliffs in a Day5 stops · about 10.5 h
• Full dayBusan Crew Route11 stops · about 22 h

Other routes from Seoul

• Gyeongju2h 3m
• JejuFlight from Gimpo
• Gapyeong · Chuncheon1h 15m
• Gangwon East Coast1h 51m
• Incheon1h 10m
• Jeonju1h 37m–1h 46m