How to travel from Icheon to Busan, South Korea

The distance between Icheon and Busan is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Icheon to Busan by train, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Gimpo Airport then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩49,795($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Busan Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₩52,415($40)
Operated by

Suseo High Speed Railway

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Bus

Take the bus to Busan Central Bus Terminal.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

TxBus

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Drive

Drive to Sasang Bus Terminal.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance331km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Icheon and Busan

There are several options for getting from Icheon to Busan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩31,450 ($24) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩49,795 ($38).

The distance between Icheon and Busan is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (171 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Icheon and Busan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Icheon to Busan is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₩49,795 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Icheon and Busan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩31,450 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Icheon and Busan. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Icheon to Busan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Imae Station, Suseo Station and Suseo SRT. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Suseo High Speed Railway, Korail and Korail Mugunghwa run train services between Icheon and Busan. Trains depart every 30 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Icheon and Busan. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Icheon to Busan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yeoju. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

TxBus and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Icheon and Busan. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Icheon to Busan. We recommend that you take the bus to Gimpo Airport then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS). instead which will take 2h 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 Icheon and Busan. The distance is around 331km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Icheon to Busan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₩52,415 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Icheon and Busan

Transport options from Icheon to Busan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
2h 30m
₩49,795($38)
twice daily434km (269 miles)
Bus to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, Fly3h 5m
₩811,160($620)
twice daily500km (311 miles)
Bus to Gimpo Airport, plane3h 20m
₩90,420($69)
twice daily490km (305 miles)
Bus to Gimpo Airport, plane3h 35m
₩104,835($80)
twice daily482km (299 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 15m
₩100,905($77)
twice daily477km (296 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
₩52,415($40)
every 30 mins449km (279 miles)
Train to Busan Station3h 50m
₩43,245($33)
every 4 hours442km (275 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
₩31,450($24)
5 times a day340km (211 miles)
Bus via Seoul Express Bus Terminal5hrs
₩39,315($30)
hourly438km (272 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₩64,210($49)
on demand331km (206 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