How to travel from Mungyeong to Busan, South Korea

The distance between Mungyeong and Busan is around 220km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mungyeong to Busan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)

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Bus

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
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Drive

Drive to Sasang Bus Terminal.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance220km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mungyeong and Busan

There are several options for getting from Mungyeong to Busan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩14,415 ($11) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩43,245 ($33).

The distance between Mungyeong and Busan is around 220km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Mungyeong and Busan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mungyeong to Busan is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₩43,245 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Mungyeong and Busan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩14,415 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mungyeong and Busan. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mungyeong to Busan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gimcheon Station and Dongdaegu Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Mungyeong and Busan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Mungyeong and Busan. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mungyeong to Busan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gyeongju. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

bus Tago, Gyeongju Bus Terminal and Ko Bus run regular bus services between Mungyeong and Busan. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mungyeong to Busan. We recommend that you take the train to Gimcheon Station then Dongdaegu Station and then to Busan Station. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Mungyeong and Busan. The distance is around 220km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mungyeong to Busan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₩24,900 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mungyeong and Busan

Transport options from Mungyeong to Busan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
₩24,900($19)
5 times a day264km (164 miles)
Train via Gimcheon Station3h 40m
₩14,415($11)
5 times a day249km (155 miles)
Bus
3h 35m
₩24,900($19)
twice daily223km (139 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
₩43,245($33)
on demand220km (136 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