How to travel from Gimpo to Busan, South Korea

The distance between Gimpo and Busan is around 364km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Gimpo to Busan by train, car, plane, subway and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the train to Busan Station.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₩57,660($44)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Busan Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩51,105($39)

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Drive

Drive to Sasang Bus Terminal.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance426km (265 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gimpo and Busan

There are several options for getting from Gimpo to Busan by train, car, plane, subway and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩51,105 ($39) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩57,660 ($44).

The distance between Gimpo and Busan is around 364km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Gimpo and Busan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gimpo to Busan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₩57,660 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Gimpo and Busan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩51,105 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gimpo and Busan. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gimpo to Busan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gimpo Intl. Airport Station and Seoul Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gimpo and Busan. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gimpo and Busan. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the train to Busan Station. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gimpo to Busan. We recommend that you fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the train to Busan Station. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Busan is Gimhae International Airport (PUS) (PUS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Busan. Ulsan Airport (USN) (USN) and Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE) 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 Gimpo and Busan. The distance is around 426km (265 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gimpo to Busan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩51,105 ($39).

How do I get from Gimpo to Busan

Compare travel optionsbetween Gimpo and Busan

Transport options from Gimpo to Busan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
1h 45m
₩57,660($44)
hourly364km (226 miles)
Train and Plane2h 25m
₩559,555($425)
hourly412km (256 miles)
Fly to Ulsan (USN), Train2h 40m
₩108,765($83)
hourly409km (254 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 50m
₩96,970($74)
every 30 mins423km (263 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train2h 40m
₩108,765($83)
hourly437km (271 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
₩51,105($39)
every 20 mins449km (279 miles)
Train to Busan Station3h 50m
₩52,415($40)
every 30 mins445km (276 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
₩82,555($63)
on demand426km (265 miles)

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Airports near Busan

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

PUS
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Busan
USN
Ulsan Airport (USN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Busan
TAE
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Busan