2h 37m, Direct
05:13
SeoulSeoul Station
07:50
BusanBusan Station
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First train
05:13
Last train
22:49
Travel duration
3h 40m
Daily departures
175
Departure station
Seoul
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Busan
Ticket price
from $18
Fastest trip
2h 11m
Longest trip
5h 55m
Trains to Seoul
Inbound high-speed trains reach Seoul at Seoul Station, Yongsan Station, or Suseo Station depending on operator and corridor. KTX services from Busan arrive at Seoul Station in around 2h15m to 2h45m, while trains from Daejeon take about 1h. Services from Daegu reach Seoul in around 1h40m. Honam line trains from Gwangju-Songjeong arrive at Yongsan in about 1h45m to 2h, and trains from Mokpo take roughly 2h30m to 3h. Eastbound KTX-Eum services from Gangneung reach Cheongnyangni or Seoul in about 2h. AREX trains from Incheon International Airport arrive at Seoul Station in under 1h.
Visiting Seoul
Seoul is South Korea's main passenger rail hub, with multiple intercity stations linking the capital to high-speed, conventional, regional, and airport rail networks. Korail operates KTX, ITX-Saemaeul, Mugunghwa, and regional services from key Seoul train stations, while SR operates SRT high-speed trains from Suseo Station. Seoul Station is the best-known long-distance terminal and also handles airport rail services.
High-speed trains from Seoul use different stations depending on the corridor. Seoul Station handles KTX services on the Gyeongbu, Honam, Jeolla, and Gangneung directions, while Yongsan Station is important for Honam and Jeolla line trains. Suseo Station serves SRT high-speed services toward the southeast and southwest. Cheongnyangni Station is used for eastbound and inland services, including routes toward Gangwon Province.
Rail routes from Seoul run south toward Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, Gwangju, Mokpo, and Yeosu, east toward Gangneung, and west to Incheon International Airport by AREX airport rail. Train tickets for Seoul can cover reserved high-speed seats, intercity services, and airport rail options. Book trains from and to Seoul online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Seoul
From Seoul Station, Korail KTX services run south on the Gyeongbu corridor toward Daejeon, Daegu, and Busan, with additional high-speed services using the Honam and Jeolla corridors through Yongsan Station. Conventional ITX-Saemaeul and Mugunghwa trains support intercity trips where high-speed rail does not serve every stop.
SRT services depart from Suseo Station toward the southeast and southwest, giving Seoul another high-speed terminal. Cheongnyangni Station is the main Seoul-side station for eastbound services toward Gangwon Province, including KTX-Eum trains toward Gangneung. AREX connects Seoul Station with Incheon International Airport for passengers linking flights with intercity rail.
Seoul
Seoul - South Korea's capital and primary transport hub, with major stations including Seoul Station and access to subway lines. Key attractions include Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong shopping district.
3h 40m
Busan
Busan - South Korea's second largest city and major port, known for Haeundae Beach, Jagalchi Fish Market and Gamcheon Culture Village. Busan Station is the main rail gateway for the city.
Train Operators Serving Seoul
Korail operates KTX, KTX-Eum, ITX-Saemaeul, Mugunghwa, and regional rail services from Seoul Station, Yongsan, Cheongnyangni, and other Seoul-area stations. SR operates SRT high-speed services from Suseo Station on major southbound corridors. AREX operates airport rail between Seoul Station and Incheon International Airport. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window for Seoul services.
Destinations from Seoul
Service types from Seoul rail stations
Daytime high-speed services: Korail KTX from Seoul Station and Yongsan toward Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, Gwangju-Songjeong, Mokpo, Yeosu Expo, and Gangneung, plus SR SRT from Suseo toward Busan, Gwangju-Songjeong, and Mokpo. Conventional intercity services: ITX-Saemaeul and Mugunghwa trains from Seoul-area stations for intermediate cities and towns. Regional and eastbound services: KTX-Eum and conventional services from Cheongnyangni toward Gangwon and inland corridors. Airport services: AREX from Seoul Station to Incheon International Airport.
Travel from Seoul to Busan by KTX or SRT and visit Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village, and Busan Tower
Frequency
175 times per day
Popular Trains
Seoul
South Korea
3h 40m
Busan
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Gyeongju by KTX or intercity trains and visit Bulguksa Temple, the Gyeongju Historic Areas and Tumuli Park
Seoul
South Korea
2h 20m
Gyeongju
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Daegu by KTX or SRT and visit Daegu's Palgong Mountain or the historic Donghwasa Temple
Frequency
208 times per day
Seoul
South Korea
2h 30m
Daegu
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Jeonju by intercity train and visit Jeonju Hanok Village, Gyeonggijeon Shrine and local bibimbap restaurants
Seoul
South Korea
2h 22m
Jeonju
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Pyeongtaek by KTX or ITX and visit Pyeongtaek's Jangdang Lake Park or the Pyeongtaek Festival at central city venues
Frequency
108 times per day
Popular Trains
Seoul
South Korea
42m
Pyeongtaek
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Daejeon by KTX or ITX to reach the Daejeon station and access the Expo Science Park and Yuseong Hot Springs
Frequency
228 times per day
Seoul
South Korea
1h 24m
Daejeon
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Gwangju by high-speed KTX or SRT and visit the May 18 Memorial Park and the Yangrim-dong pottery streets
Frequency
58 times per day
Popular Trains
Seoul
South Korea
2h 29m
Gwangju
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Gapyeong by ITX or regional train and visit Nami Island, the Garden of Morning Calm, and riverside cycling routes
Frequency
52 times per day
Popular Trains
Seoul
South Korea
48m
Gapyeong
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Chuncheon by ITX-Cheongchun and visit the Chuncheon Mulle-gil waterfront and Nami Island nearby
Frequency
115 times per day
Popular Trains
Seoul
South Korea
1h 4m
Chuncheon
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Andong by intercity train and discover Andong Hahoe Folk Village or the Mask Dance Festival in a historic Gyeongsangbuk-do setting
Seoul
South Korea
2h 7m
Andong
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Suwon by commuter or regional train and visit Hwaseong Fortress, the Suwoncheon area, and the cultural sites near Paldalmun
Frequency
109 times per day
Popular Trains
Seoul
South Korea
27m
Suwon
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Gangneung by KTX and visit Gyeongpo Beach or explore the traditional Ojukheon House and the Seongyojang Villa.
Seoul
South Korea
1h 46m
Gangneung
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Yeosu by KTX or regional train and visit Yi Sun-sin Square, Yeosu Expo Marine Park, and the coastal promenade
Seoul
South Korea
3h 36m
Yeosu
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Incheon by AREX or subway to visit the Incheon Grand Park, explore Songdo Central Park, or reach the International Airport.
Frequency
79 times per day
Seoul
South Korea
48m
Incheon
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Ulsan by KTX or intercity train and visit Hyeondae Beach, the Ulsan Grand Park, and the historic Jangsaengpo whale museum
Seoul
South Korea
2h 28m
Ulsan
South Korea
Seoul Major Train Stations
Seoul has several main rail stations with separate roles. Seoul Station is the primary KTX hub for long-distance Korail services and also hosts AREX airport rail. Yongsan Station serves KTX, ITX-Saemaeul, and Mugunghwa trains, especially on southwest corridors. Suseo Station is the Seoul terminal for SR SRT high-speed trains. Cheongnyangni Station handles eastbound and inland Korail services, including KTX-Eum, ITX, and Mugunghwa trains. Yeongdeungpo Station serves selected conventional intercity trains on the Gyeongbu corridor. Transfers between Seoul stations are made outside the intercity rail system, so allow time when changing between Korail and SRT departures. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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KORAIL
KORAIL operates passenger trains across South Korea.
SRT
SRT operates high-speed passenger trains from Suseo in South Korea.
AREX Airport Express
AREX Airport Express operates rail services to Incheon Airport in South Korea.