What is the cheapest way to get from Busan to Seoul?

The cheapest way to get from Busan to Seoul is to bus which costs ₩27,000 - ₩44,000 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Busan to Seoul?

The fastest way to get from Busan to Seoul is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ₩44,000 - ₩95,000.

Is there a direct bus between Busan and Seoul?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Busan Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Seoul Express Bus Terminal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Busan and Seoul?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Busan Station station and arriving at Suseo Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Busan to Seoul?

The distance between Busan and Seoul is 403 km. The road distance is 388.6 km.

How do I travel from Busan to Seoul without a car?

The best way to get from Busan to Seoul without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ₩44,000 - ₩95,000.

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

The train from Busan Station to Suseo Station takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Busan to Seoul bus from?

Busan to Seoul bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Busan Central Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Busan to Seoul train from?

Busan to Seoul train services, operated by Korail, depart from Busan Station.

Train, bus or fly from Busan to Seoul?

The best way to get from Busan to Seoul is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ₩44,000 - ₩95,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩27,000 - ₩44,000 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs ₩50,000 - ₩130,000 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Busan to Seoul bus arrive?

Busan to Seoul bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Seoul Express Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Busan to Seoul train arrive?

Busan to Seoul train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Suseo Station.

Can I drive from Busan to Seoul?

Yes, the driving distance between Busan to Seoul is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Busan to Seoul.

How do I get a train ticket from Busan to Seoul?

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Where can I stay near Seoul?

There are 5647+ hotels available in Seoul.

Busan to Seoul - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Busan to Seoul by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Suseo Stationtrain KTX Busan
2h 30m
₩44,000–95,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminalbus
4h
₩27,000–44,000
Drive 388.6 km
1. Drive from Busan to Seoulcar 388.6 km
4h 26m
₩66,192–95,610
Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gimpo International Airport
1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane PUS - GMP
2h 42m
₩51,581–124,922
Bus via Gyeongju
1. Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminalbus Busan
2. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Dong Seoul Bus Terminalbus
5h 50m
₩40,700–58,111
Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Incheon International Airport, train
1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane PUS - ICN
2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
3h 21m
₩165,981–427,722
Train to Ulsan Airport, fly to Gimpo International Airport
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Ulsan Stationtrain
2. Fly from Ulsan Airport (USN) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane USN - GMP
4h 6m
₩68,804–139,001
Bus, train to Sacheon Airport, fly to Gimpo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Masan Intercity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Masan Station to Jinju Stationtrain
3. Fly from Sacheon Airport (HIN) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane HIN - GMP
4h 34m
₩96,500–216,979

Busan to Seoul by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 402.7 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Seoul, South Korea?

Korail operates a train from Busan Station to Suseo Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₩44,000–95,000 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₩27,000–44,000 and the journey takes 4h.

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