Busan to Seoul

Busan to Seoul

Busan
Seoul
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Busan to Seoul Destination Reviews

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Kenny S
It's abit pricey considering the amount of markup.
Busan to Seoul, Train #034 1st class, KTX, Oct 27, 2025
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Phuong M
Easy to use, everything worked out - reserved seats because the train got quite crowded till Seoul but we had a 20min delay with the Mukgunghwa
Busan to Seoul, Train #1310 2nd Class, Mugunghwa ho (Mugunghwa ho), Sep 11, 2025
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Vincenzo
Punctuality and safe driving
Busan to Seoul, taxi Minivan 7pax, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, May 8, 2025
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22 customer reviews
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Busan to Seoul Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Standard 3pax
Any time
+4h 9m
$306.00
Train
KTX Sancheon
2nd Class
06:01
08:53
$43.72
Train
KTX
2nd Class
06:21
09:16
$39.55
  5.0
Flight
Eastar Jet
Economy
06:50
08:00
$63.75
Flight
Jeju Air
Economy
07:15
08:20
$33.25
  5.0
Train
ITX-MAUM
2nd Class
07:34
12:58
$30.76
Flight
Jin Air
Economy
07:55
09:00
$38.98
Flight
Jeju Air
Economy
08:15
13:00
$141.02
  5.0
Train
KTX
2nd Class
08:39
11:24
$43.72
  5.0
Flight
Eastar Jet
Economy
08:55
09:55
$70.51
Flight
Korean Air
Economy
09:20
20:00
$463.57
Train
KTX
2nd Class
09:37
12:15
$43.72
  5.0
Flight
Korean Air
Economy
09:55
11:05
$63.05
Train
KTX
2nd Class
10:17
13:39
$36.45
  5.0
Train
ITX-MAUM
2nd Class
10:40
15:23
$32.34
Train
KTX
2nd Class
11:00
13:47
$43.72
  5.0
Train
KTX
2nd Class
12:00
14:51
$43.72
  5.0
Flight
Air Busan
Economy
12:20
13:25
$42.31
Flight
Tway Air
Economy
12:40
13:45
$53.12
Train
KTX
2nd Class
13:03
15:48
$43.72
  5.0

How to get from Busan to Seoul

Travelling between Busan and Seoul is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 65.48 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 25.39.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 6 hours to travel between Busan and Seoul depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Busan and Seoul. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Train does a much slower job and take about 5h 40m to reach Seoul.

How much does it cost to get from Busan to Seoul?

Travelling between Busan and Seoul can be as cheap as USD 25.39 if you opt for a Mugunghwa ho train and as expensive as USD 65.48 if you buy a KTX Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Busan and Seoul ?

  • 25 from Busan to Seoul starting from 06:11 Busan until 19:16 Busan

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Busan to Seoul.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Busan to Seoul, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 56.13.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Busan and Seoul

Air Busan, Jin Air

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Busan and Seoul

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Gounity Travel

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Busan to Seoul?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 98% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Busan to Seoul

Facts about the transport from Busan to Seoul

Cheapest Transport$26
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure6:11 AM
Latest Departure8:20 PM
Departures per day25
Distance284 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Busan, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Gounity Travel, Jin Air