How to travel from Busan to Bucheon, South Korea

The distance between Busan and Bucheon is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Busan to Bucheon by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hadan Station then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩56,350($43)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train to Gwangmyeong Station

Take the train to Gwangmyeong Station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩49,795($38)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju Express Bus Terminal and then to Bucheon.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩39,315($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bucheon.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Busan and Bucheon

There are several options for getting from Busan to Bucheon by train, bus, car, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩39,315 ($30) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩56,350 ($43).

The distance between Busan and Bucheon is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (206 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Busan and Bucheon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Busan to Bucheon is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩56,350 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Busan and Bucheon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩39,315 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Busan and Bucheon. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Busan to Bucheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Suseo SRT, Suseo Station and Express Bus Terminal Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Suseo High Speed Railway and Korail run train services between Busan and Bucheon. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Bucheon. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Busan to Bucheon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Ko Bus and TxBus run regular bus services between Busan and Bucheon. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 55m 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 Bucheon. We recommend that you take the train to Hadan Station then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP). instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Bucheon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bucheon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) and Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) 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 Bucheon. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Busan to Bucheon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₩51,105 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Busan and Bucheon

Transport options from Busan to Bucheon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
1h 50m
₩56,350($43)
hourly361km (224 miles)
Train to Ulsan Station, Fly2h 35m
₩107,455($82)
hourly405km (252 miles)
Bus and Plane2h 55m
₩103,525($79)
hourly412km (256 miles)
Train to Gwangyang Station, Fly3h 50m
₩108,765($83)
5 times a week535km (333 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus2h 45m
₩556,935($425)
hourly409km (254 miles)
Train to Gwangmyeong Station + 1 similar
2h 50m
₩49,795($38)
hourly413km (257 miles)
Train3h 25m
₩51,105($39)
every 30 mins437km (271 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
₩39,315($30)
every 3 hours421km (261 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
₩77,315($59)
on demand399km (248 miles)

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Airports near Bucheon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Bucheon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
28km (18 miles) from Bucheon
WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Bucheon