How to travel from Sejong to Busan, South Korea

The distance between Sejong and Busan is around 287km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sejong 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.

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Busan Station.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₩32,760($25)
Operated byKorail+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Busan Central Bus Terminal.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩28,830($22)
Operated by

Ko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Sasang Bus Terminal.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance288km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sejong and Busan

There are several options for getting from Sejong to Busan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩28,830 ($22) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩32,760 ($25).

The distance between Sejong and Busan is around 287km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Sejong and Busan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sejong to Busan is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₩32,760 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Sejong and Busan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩28,830 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sejong and Busan. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Sejong and Busan with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 50m.

Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Sejong and Busan. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Sejong and Busan. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sejong to Busan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju Express Bus Terminal. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Ko Bus run regular bus services between Sejong and Busan. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sejong to Busan. We recommend that you take the train to Busan Station. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Sejong and Busan. The distance is around 288km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sejong to Busan is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₩32,760 ($25).

How do I get from Sejong to Busan

Compare travel optionsbetween Sejong and Busan

Transport options from Sejong to Busan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
₩32,760($25)
hourly293km (182 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
₩28,830($22)
every 3 hours287km (179 miles)
Drive
3hrs
₩56,350($43)
on demand288km (179 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