How to travel from Gumi to Busan, South Korea

The distance between Gumi and Busan is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gumi to Busan by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Busan Station.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩19,655($15)

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Bus

Take the bus to Gyeongju and then to Busan Bus Terminal (Busan Dongbu).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩17,035($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sasang Bus Terminal.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩183,460($140)
Operated by

Gumi Yes Call

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Drive

Drive to Sasang Bus Terminal.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance150km (93 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gumi and Busan

There are several options for getting from Gumi to Busan by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩9,175 ($7) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩19,655 ($15).

The distance between Gumi and Busan is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (78 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Gumi and Busan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gumi to Busan is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ₩19,655 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Gumi and Busan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩9,175 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gumi and Busan. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gumi and Busan with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 15m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Gumi and Busan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Gumi and Busan. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gumi to Busan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gyeongju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

TxBus, Gyeongju Bus Terminal and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Gumi and Busan. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gumi to Busan. We recommend that you take the train to Dongdaegu Station and then to Busan Station. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Gumi and Busan. The distance is around 150km (93 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gumi to Busan is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ₩19,655 ($15).

How do I get from Gumi to Busan

Compare travel optionsbetween Gumi and Busan

Transport options from Gumi to Busan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 35m
₩19,655($15)
hourly181km (112 miles)
Train to Busan Station2h 15m
₩9,175($7)
hourly166km (103 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
₩17,035($13)
hourly184km (114 miles)
Taxi
1h 35m
₩183,460($140)
on demand150km (93 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
₩30,140($23)
on demand150km (93 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