2h 44m, Direct
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BusanBusan Station
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SeoulSeoul Station
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Trains to and from Busan - Info and Tickets
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First train
04:38
Last train
23:00
Travel duration
3h 43m
Daily departures
176
Departure station
Busan
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Seoul
Ticket price
from $18
Fastest trip
2h 17m
Longest trip
5h 51m
Trains to and from Busan
Inbound trains reach Busan mainly at Busan Station, with some services also arriving at Gupo Station, Bujeon Station, and Haeundae Station. KTX services from Seoul Station arrive in around 2h30m to 2h45m, while SRT services from Suseo reach Busan in about 2h30m. Trains from Daejeon arrive in around 1h35m, and services from Dongdaegu take about 45m to 55m on high-speed trains. Regional and conventional trains from Ulsan reach Busan in around 1h, while services from Pohang usually arrive in roughly 1h40m to 2h depending on the station and train type.
Visiting Busan
Busan is South Korea's main southern rail hub and the terminus of the Gyeongbu high-speed corridor from the Seoul area. The city has several passenger stations, with Busan Station as the primary long-distance train station. Korail and SR serve Busan with high-speed, intercity, and regional rail services across the national network.
Trains from Busan include KTX services operated by Korail, SRT services operated by SR, and conventional Korail trains such as ITX-Saemaeul and Mugunghwa on selected routes. Busan Station handles most high-speed and long-distance services, while Gupo Station serves additional conventional and some high-speed trains on the western side of the city.
Rail routes from Busan run north toward Daegu, Daejeon, Suwon, Seoul, and Suseo, with additional conventional connections across southeastern South Korea. Bujeon Station and other city stations support regional travel toward Ulsan, Pohang, and nearby towns in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam area. Book trains from and to Busan online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Busan
From Busan Station, Korail KTX and SR SRT services run north on the Gyeongbu high-speed corridor toward Dongdaegu, Daejeon, and the Seoul area. KTX trains use Seoul Station for the main city-center corridor, while SRT trains use Suseo Station in southeastern Seoul.
Korail conventional services from Busan and Gupo provide additional options on the Gyeongbu Line, including ITX-Saemaeul and Mugunghwa trains with more intermediate stops. Regional rail from Bujeon and Haeundae connects Busan with southeastern cities and towns along the Donghae corridor, including Ulsan, Gyeongju, and Pohang.
Busan
Busan - South Korea's second-largest city and major port, known for Haeundae Beach, Jagalchi Fish Market and coastal districts. Busan Station and Busan SRT terminals provide rail access to the national network.
3h 43m
Seoul
Seoul - The capital and largest metropolitan area, offering cultural sites such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and modern districts like Gangnam. Major rail gateways include Seoul Station and Suseo for high-speed services.
Train Operators Serving Busan
Korail operates KTX high-speed trains from Busan Station and conventional ITX-Saemaeul and Mugunghwa services from Busan, Gupo, Bujeon, and other city stations. SR operates SRT high-speed services between Busan Station and Suseo on the national high-speed network. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators, with advance sales handled through the Rail Monsters booking system for Busan routes.
Destinations from Busan
Service types from Busan rail stations
Daytime high-speed services: Korail KTX and SR SRT from Busan Station on the Gyeongbu high-speed corridor toward Dongdaegu, Daejeon, Seoul Station, and Suseo. Intercity conventional services: Korail ITX-Saemaeul and Mugunghwa from Busan Station and Gupo Station on routes with more intermediate stops. Regional services: Korail trains from Bujeon, Haeundae, and other Busan stations toward Ulsan, Gyeongju, Pohang, and nearby southeastern destinations. Airport services: Busan has no direct KTX or SRT airport station; use Busan Station or Gupo Station for national rail connections.
Travel from Busan to Seoul by KTX or SRT and visit Gyeongju historic sites or explore Seoul's Gwanghwamun and Myeong-dong shopping districts
Frequency
176 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
3h 43m
Seoul
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Pyeongtaek by KTX or regional trains and explore the Pyeongtaek port area and local markets near Pyeongtaek Station
Frequency
41 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
3h 35m
Pyeongtaek
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Daegu by KTX or regional train and visit Apsan Park or the Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Market
Frequency
242 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
1h 9m
Daegu
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Mokpo by rail and explore the coastal Yeongnam ports, then visit Mokpo's maritime museum and the Gatbawi observatory
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
4h 31m
Mokpo
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Suncheon by regional or intercity train and visit Suncheon Bay National Garden and the restored Naganeupseong Folk Village
Busan
South Korea
2h 58m
Suncheon
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Suwon by KTX and explore the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress or visit the Samsung Innovation Museum in the Gyeonggi province.
Frequency
44 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
4h 14m
Suwon
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Pohang by KTX and visit the Homigot Sunrise Square or explore the industrial heritage and beaches of this coastal city.
Frequency
14 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
1h 47m
Pohang
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Donghae by rail to visit the Chuam Candle Rock or explore the limestone wonders of Cheon-gok Cave and Mukho Port.
Frequency
17 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
3h 37m
Donghae
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Andong by train to explore the Hahoe Folk Village or taste the famous salt-grilled mackerel at the local central market.
Busan
South Korea
1h 56m
Andong
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Jinju by KTX and explore the historic Jinju Fortress or attend the famous Namgang Yudeung Festival by the riverside.
Busan
South Korea
1h 57m
Jinju
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Changwon by regional or intercity train and visit the Changwon NC Park stadium or Yongji Lake Park for waterfront walks
Busan
South Korea
1h 11m
Changwon
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Daejeon by KTX and explore the Expo Park or visit the Gyejoksan Red Clay Trail for a unique hiking experience in central Korea.
Frequency
172 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
2h 17m
Daejeon
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Hadong by Mugunghwa train to visit the Agyang-myeon tea fields or the historical Hwagae Market near the Seomjin River.
Busan
South Korea
2h 30m
Hadong
South Korea
Busan Major Train Stations
Busan has several rail stations with different roles. Busan Station is the main long-distance terminal for Korail KTX, SRT, ITX-Saemaeul, and Mugunghwa services on the Gyeongbu corridor. Gupo Station, in western Busan, handles conventional Korail services and selected long-distance trains, useful for travelers staying away from the central station area. Bujeon Station is mainly used for regional Korail services in southeastern South Korea, including routes toward the Donghae corridor. Haeundae Station serves regional rail on the east side of the city. Inter-station transfers within Busan require local transport rather than a single through intercity ticket. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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KORAIL
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SRT
SRT operates high-speed passenger trains from Suseo in South Korea.