How to travel from Busan to Andong, South Korea

The distance between Busan and Andong is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Busan to Andong by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AndongBusan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Singyeongju Station and then to Andong Station.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Andong.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Drive

Drive to Andong.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance201km (125 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Busan and Andong

There are several options for getting from Busan to Andong by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩17,035 ($13) and will take around 2h 10m.

The distance between Busan and Andong is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Busan and Andong by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Busan to Andong is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ₩17,035 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Busan and Andong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩17,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Busan and Andong. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Busan to Andong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Singyeongju Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Korail, Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Busan and Andong. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Busan and Andong. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Busan and Andong with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 20m.

bus Tago and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Busan and Andong. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Busan to Andong. We recommend that you take the bus to Andong. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Andong is Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Andong. Pohang Airport (KPO) (KPO) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Busan and Andong. The distance is around 201km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Busan to Andong is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₩19,655 ($15).

How do I get from Busan to Andong

Compare travel optionsbetween Busan and Andong

Transport options from Busan to Andong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
₩17,035($13)
every 20 mins201km (125 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 20m
₩19,655($15)
every 3 hours209km (130 miles)
Bus via Dongdaegu2h 50m
₩22,275($17)
every 30 mins205km (127 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
₩32,760($25)
on demand201km (125 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Busan and Andong

Bus companies

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Airports near Andong

The following major airports near Andong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Andong
KPO
Pohang Airport (KPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Andong
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Andong