Are you planning to go on vacation in South Korea? For the best experience, learn all the essential things about the country, including its transportation system. Seoul to Busan train is one of them, especially if you want to visit both cities.

Busan is a stunning city, situated in the port of South Korea. The city offers you breathtaking coastal views, intriguing landmarks, beautiful culture, and mouth-watering foods. So, make sure to read this complete guide for tourists regarding the train’s schedule, fare, and tips for a better journey!

There are around 4 train options to travel from Seoul to Busan. You can find out more here!

KTX (Korea Train eXpress) is definitely the best and fastest way to visit Busan by train. The train operated daily from early morning to late night. So, how many hours it takes to train from Seoul to Busan by KTX? The fastest trip is around 2 hours 15 minutes.

The earliest trip departs at 05.15 AM, while the latest trip departs at 10.30 PM. There are more KTX Seoul to Busan schedules in the morning and afternoon than evening and night.

Because it's a bullet train, the KTX Seoul to Busan fare is more expensive than a regular train. The fare is around S$105,87 for economy class and S$148,41 for first class.

KTX operates five different routes in 2025. To visit Busan, you have to use the KTX Gyeongbu Line. Aside from Busan, the line also takes you to 3 other big cities such as Suwon, Daejon, and Daegu. That's why it became the busiest line in South Korea.

To reach Busan, you can take the train to four different stations: Seoul, Yongsan, Cheongnyangni, and Yeongdeungpo Station.

Aside from KTX Seoul Busan, you can also take the SRT (Super Rapid Train). Generally, both trains will take you to Busan in less than 3 hours. The fastest trip using SRT Seoul Busan is around 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Then, is KTX or SRT better? You can compare both of them by their schedule and fare!

The earliest departure time of SRT is at 05.30 AM, while the latest train is at 10.40 PM. However, the schedule is not as frequent as KTX.

SRT also has two different classes. For the economy class, the fare is around S$73,60. Meanwhile, for first class, the fare is around S$105,69.

SRT uses two different lines, Gyeongbu and Honam. You can take the train to Suseo Station. Before arriving at Busan, the train will stop at Dongtan dan Jije Station.

If you compare it to KTX and SRT, ITX (Intercity Train eXpress) - Saemaul is definitely slower. The fastest train is around 4 hours 39 minutes.

ITX-Saemaul has fewer schedules, with around six departures in a day. The earliest departure is at 06.13 AM, while the latest is at 08.18 PM. The other four trains depart at 10.23 AM, 00.21 PM, 1.53 PM, and 3.39 PM.

There's only an economy class available at ITX-Saemaul. You can book a seat by paying around S$69,58 per ticket.

ITX-Saemaul also uses the Gyeongbu Line. However, the train will stop in more cities along the way to Busan, from Seoul, Yeongdeungpo, Suwon, Pyeongtaek, Cheonan, Jochiwon, Daejeon, Yeongdong, Gimcheon, and Gumi. You can take the train from Seoul to Seoul Station.

The cheaper train to Busan is Mugunghwa. However, it will take longer to reach the city. The fastest trip is around 5 hours 19 minutes because the train will stop at more stations.

There are only eight departure schedules that can take you to Busan. The earliest departure time is at 05.54 AM. Meanwhile, the latest one is at 05.28 PM. Night trains are not available in this option.

Mugunghwa train fare is relatively cheaper than any other train option. You only need to pay around S$48,13 per ticket for an economy class seat. There's still no other class available for now.

Mugunghwa uses a regular train route. You can take the train to Seoul Station. The train stops at multiple stations in big and small cities, including Yongsan Station and Cheongnyangni Station.

To avoid confusion during your trip, here are some tips for you:

Aside from the trains, there are other transportation choices from Seoul to Busan. You can take a bus for a cheaper option or a plane for a shorter travel time option. If you rent a car during your vacation in South Korea, driving to Busan is also a good idea to enjoy the town.

Make sure to visit cool spots in Busan, such as:

So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and book a Seoul to Busan train ticket in Traveloka. Don't forget to check out flights and hotels from Singapore to Seoul. Discover the wonder of Busan and make your stay enjoyable!