How to travel from Busan to Suwon, South Korea

The distance between Busan and Suwon is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

9 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩58,970($45)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Suwon Station.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)

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Bus

Take the bus to Suwon.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩36,690($28)
Operated by

TxBus

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Drive

Drive to Suwon.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Busan and Suwon

There are several options for getting from Busan to Suwon by train, subway, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩36,690 ($28) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩58,970 ($45).

The distance between Busan and Suwon is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Busan and Suwon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Busan to Suwon is to take the underground, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ₩58,970 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Busan and Suwon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩36,690 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Busan and Suwon. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Busan and Suwon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 35m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa, Suseo High Speed Railway and Seoul Metro run train services between Busan and Suwon. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Suwon. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Busan and Suwon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 15m.

TxBus, Ko Bus and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Busan and Suwon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 15m 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 Suwon. We recommend that you take the train to Hadan Station then fly from Gimhae (PUS) to Seoul Gimpo (GMP) then take the train to Suwon Station. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Suwon is Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Suwon. Incheon International Airport (ICN) (ICN) 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 Suwon. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Busan to Suwon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ₩45,865 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Busan and Suwon

Transport options from Busan to Suwon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 15m
₩58,970($45)
every 30 mins397km (246 miles)
Train to Ulsan Station, plane3hrs
₩91,730($70)
hourly441km (274 miles)
Plane and Bus3hrs
₩226,705($175)
every 30 mins430km (267 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 20m
₩102,215($78)
every 30 mins447km (278 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
₩45,865($35)
every 2 hours361km (224 miles)
Train via Jije SRT2h 40m
₩47,175($36)
hourly379km (235 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
₩36,690($28)
every 4 hours357km (222 miles)
Bus via Cheongju Express Bus Terminal4h 25m
₩36,690($28)
every 3 hours369km (230 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
₩58,970($45)
on demand365km (227 miles)

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Airports near Suwon

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

GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Suwon
ICN
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Suwon
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Suwon