{"id":72330,"date":"2026-06-12T11:13:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=72330"},"modified":"2026-06-12T11:13:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:13:25","slug":"seoul-to-busan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/seoul-to-busan\/","title":{"rendered":"Seoul to Busan: KTX, Flights & the Cheapest Way (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The fastest, cheapest and easiest ways to cover the 325km between Korea’s two biggest cities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Seoul and Busan sit about 325km apart (roughly 417km by road), and you’ve got five ways to bridge them: KTX train, flight, bus, rental car or taxi. Here’s what each costs in SGD, how long it really takes, and the one most travellers should book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick answer<\/strong><\/th>Detail<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Fastest overall<\/td>KTX train, Seoul Station to Busan Station in ~2h15m<\/td><\/tr>
Cheapest<\/td>Intercity bus, from 20,000 KRW (~S$17); or Mugunghwa train, 28,600 KRW (~S$24)<\/td><\/tr>
Best all-round pick<\/td>KTX, from 59,800 KRW (~S$50), fast and frequent with no airport hassle<\/td><\/tr>
Flight time<\/td>~55 min Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS), but ~3h door-to-door<\/td><\/tr>
Paying there<\/td>Tap your YouTrip card for 0% FX; withdraw won from an ATM for cash spots<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Seoul to Busan at a Glance: Time & Cost Compared<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. How Long Does It Take to Get from Seoul to Busan?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Why Visit Busan?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. By Train: The KTX (and the Cheaper SRT)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. By Flight: Quick, but Is It Worth It?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. By Bus: The Cheapest Way to Travel<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. By Car: Can You Drive from Seoul to Busan?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Where to Stay in Busan<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Paying in Korea<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. FAQs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. The Verdict<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Seoul to Busan at a Glance: Time & Cost Compared<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    The KTX wins for most people: about 2h15m, frequent departures, and no airport queues. Here’s how the five compare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Mode<\/strong><\/th>Time<\/strong><\/th>Cost (from)<\/strong><\/th>Best for<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    KTX train<\/td>~2h15m<\/td>59,800 KRW (~S$50)<\/td>Speed without the airport hassle<\/td><\/tr>
    SRT train<\/td>~2h10m<\/td>52,600 KRW (~S$44)<\/td>Same speed, ~10% cheaper (from Suseo)<\/td><\/tr>
    Flight<\/td>~55 min (3h door-to-door)<\/td>from ~S$50<\/td>Quick hops if you’re near Gimpo<\/td><\/tr>
    Express bus<\/td>4\u20134.5 hrs<\/td>23,000 KRW (~S$19)<\/td>Comfortable budget travel<\/td><\/tr>
    Intercity bus<\/td>5\u20136 hrs<\/td>20,000 KRW (~S$17)<\/td>The absolute cheapest seat<\/td><\/tr>
    Car rental<\/td>4.5\u20135.5 hrs<\/td>rental + fuel + tolls<\/td>Detours and countryside stops<\/td><\/tr>
    Taxi<\/td>~4.5 hrs<\/td>400,000 KRW (~S$336)<\/td>Emergencies and deep pockets only<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Train fares from Korail and SR; bus fares from Kobus; flight fares from Google Flights. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide: Heading further south after Busan? Our Seoul to Jeju guide<\/a><\/strong> compares flights and ferries to the island the same way.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    How Long Does It Take to Get from Seoul to Busan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    The fastest way is the KTX at about 2 hours 15 minutes, station to station. Everything else takes longer once you add airport time, traffic or stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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