How to travel from Hongcheon to Busan, South Korea
The distance between Hongcheon and Busan is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the underground, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hongcheon to Busan by bus, train, 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 Busan → Hongcheon if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and then to Incheon Int'l Airport T1 then fly from Incheon (ICN) to Gimhae (PUS).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost₩583,145($445)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) and then to Busan Central Bus Terminal.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost₩45,865($35)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Busan Station.
- Duration4hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₩64,210($49)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Sasang Bus Terminal.
- Duration3h 50m
- Distance372km (231 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hongcheon and Busan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hongcheon to Busan by bus, train, car, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩45,865 ($35) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the underground, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩72,075 ($55).
The distance between Hongcheon and Busan is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Hongcheon and Busan by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hongcheon to Busan is to take the bus, then take the underground, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₩72,075 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Hongcheon and Busan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩45,865 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hongcheon and Busan. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Hongik Univ. Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the train to Busan Station. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hongcheon and Busan. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hongcheon to Busan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
TxBus, Easy Ticket and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Hongcheon and Busan. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hongcheon to Busan. We recommend that you take the bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) then take the train to Hongik Univ. Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the train to Busan Station. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Hongcheon and Busan. The distance is around 372km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hongcheon to Busan is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₩64,210 ($49).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hongcheon and Busan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 30m | ₩583,145($445) | hourly | 529km (329 miles) |
| Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), plane | 4h 35m | ₩112,695($86) | hourly | 533km (331 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 30m | ₩72,075($55) | hourly | 474km (294 miles) |
| Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), train and plane | 4h 20m | ₩123,180($95) | hourly | 519km (322 miles) |
| Bus to East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul), train and plane | 4h 20m | ₩123,180($95) | hourly | 546km (339 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 15m | ₩45,865($35) | every 4 hours | 465km (289 miles) |
| Bus via East Seoul Bus Terminal(East Seoul) | 5h 40m | ₩48,485($37) | hourly | 465km (289 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4hrs | ₩64,210($49) | hourly | 503km (312 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | ₩72,075($55) | on demand | 372km (231 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hongcheon and Busan
Bus companies
TxBus
Easy Ticket
Ko Bus
Airport Limousine Korea
bus Tago
Airlines
Jin Air
Jeju Air
Air Busan
Train operators
Suseo High Speed Railway
Airports near Busan
The following major airports near Busan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.
Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Busan
Ulsan Airport (USN)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Busan
Daegu International Airport (TAE)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Busan