2h 35m, Direct
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BusanBusan Station
07:35
SeoulSuseo Station
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First train
04:38
Last train
23:00
Travel duration
3h 37m
Daily departures
174
Departure station
Busan
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Seoul
Ticket price
from $17
Fastest trip
2h 17m
Longest trip
5h 53m
Trains to Busan
Inbound high-speed trains reach Busan mainly at Busan Station. KTX services from Seoul Station arrive in around 2h15m to 2h45m, while SRT services from Suseo reach Busan in about 2h30m. Trains from Daejeon arrive in roughly 1h25m, and services from Dongdaegu take about 45m to 55m. KTX trains from Ulsan reach Busan in around 20m, and services from Gyeongju arrive in about 30m. Some conventional trains also arrive at Gupo Station and Bujeon Station, depending on the line and service pattern.
Visiting Busan
Busan is South Korea's main southeastern rail hub and the southern terminus of the Gyeongbu high-speed corridor. The city has several passenger rail stations, with Busan Station handling the main long-distance traffic. Korail and SR operate the principal intercity services, making Busan a key endpoint for trains to Busan from Seoul, Daejeon, Daegu, and other inland cities.
Train tickets for Busan cover high-speed KTX and SRT services, ITX-Saemaeul intercity trains, and Mugunghwa services on conventional lines. Busan Station is the main train station for KTX and SRT departures, while Bujeon Station handles regional rail on the Donghae and Jungang corridors. Gupo Station also serves selected long-distance and regional trains on the northwestern side of the city.
Rail routes from Busan run north toward Ulsan, Gyeongju, Daegu, Daejeon, and Seoul, with additional regional links across southeastern Korea. Trains from Busan connect the port city with the national high-speed network, inland intercity routes, and coastal regional services. 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 Ulsan, Gyeongju, Daegu, Daejeon, and the Seoul area. This is Busan's primary long-distance rail axis and carries most high-speed departures from the city.
Conventional Korail services add intercity and regional options from Busan Station, Gupo Station, and Bujeon Station. ITX-Saemaeul and Mugunghwa trains serve inland corridors and smaller cities that may not be served by every high-speed train. Bujeon Station also connects Busan with Donghae corridor services across southeastern Korea.
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 37m
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, along with ITX-Saemaeul and Mugunghwa services on conventional routes. SR operates SRT high-speed trains from Busan Station to the Seoul area's Suseo corridor. Korail also manages regional services using Bujeon, Gupo, and Sinhaeundae stations across southeastern Korea. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these Busan operators and train services.
Destinations from Busan
Service types from Busan rail stations
High-speed services: Korail KTX from Busan Station toward Ulsan, Gyeongju, Dongdaegu, Daejeon, and Seoul Station, and SR SRT toward Suseo in the Seoul area. Intercity services: ITX-Saemaeul from Busan Station and Gupo Station on selected conventional corridors. Regional services: Mugunghwa and Donghae corridor trains from Busan, Bujeon, Gupo, and Sinhaeundae for southeastern Korean cities. Airport services: Busan has no intercity rail service directly into Gimhae International Airport.
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
174 times per day
Busan
South Korea
3h 37m
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
44 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
3h 28m
Pyeongtaek
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Gyeongju by regional train and visit Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, and Tumuli Park in the historic city center
Busan
South Korea
56m
Gyeongju
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Daegu by KTX or regional train and visit Apsan Park or the Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Market
Frequency
272 times per day
Busan
South Korea
1h 10m
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
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
5h 15m
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
Frequency
20 times per day
Popular Trains
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
53 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
4h 10m
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
25 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
1h 50m
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.
Busan
South Korea
3h 55m
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.
Frequency
13 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
2h 7m
Andong
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Ulsan by KTX and visit the Ulsan Grand Park or see the rocky coastline of Daewangam Park after a short high-speed journey.
Busan
South Korea
39m
Ulsan
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
Frequency
62 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
1h 10m
Changwon
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.
Frequency
39 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
1h 55m
Jinju
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
197 times per day
Popular Trains
Busan
South Korea
2h 20m
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.
Frequency
21 times per day
Popular Trains
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 hub, used by Korail KTX, SR SRT, ITX-Saemaeul, and Mugunghwa services on the Gyeongbu corridor. Bujeon Station handles regional and conventional rail services toward the Donghae and Jungang corridors, serving trips across southeastern Korea. Gupo Station, in the northwestern part of Busan, is used by selected KTX, ITX-Saemaeul, and Mugunghwa trains on conventional routes. Sinhaeundae Station serves regional rail on the eastern side of the city. Inter-station transfers in Busan require local transport rather than a through intercity rail transfer. 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.