How to travel from Taebaek to Busan, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Busan is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Taebaek to Busan by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Busan Bus Terminal.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩35,380($27)
Operated by

bus Tago

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Jecheon Station then Osong Station and then to Busan Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩44,555($34)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

🚀 Fastest
3
car
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Drive

Drive to Sasang Bus Terminal.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance305km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Busan

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Busan by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₩35,380 ($27) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩60,280 ($46).

The distance between Taebaek and Busan is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Taebaek and Busan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Busan is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₩60,280 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Busan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₩35,380 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taebaek and Busan. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Busan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station and Osong Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Taebaek and Busan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Taebaek and Busan. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Taebaek and Busan with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 5hrs.

bus Tago run regular bus services between Taebaek and Busan. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taebaek to Busan. We recommend that you take the bus to Busan Bus Terminal. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Taebaek and Busan. The distance is around 305km (190 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 Taebaek to Busan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ₩35,380 ($27).

How do I get from Taebaek to Busan

Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Busan

Transport options from Taebaek to Busan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5hrs
₩35,380($27)
4 times a day290km (180 miles)
Train
5hrs
₩44,555($34)
every 4 hours504km (313 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₩60,280($46)
on demand305km (190 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