How to travel from Wonju to Busan, South Korea

The distance between Wonju and Busan is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the underground which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Wonju to Busan by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the train to Busan Station.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₩65,520($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩45,865($35)

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Bus

Take the bus to Busan Central Bus Terminal.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₩31,450($24)
Operated by

TxBus

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Drive

Drive to Sasang Bus Terminal.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance323km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wonju and Busan

There are several options for getting from Wonju to Busan by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩22,275 ($17) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩65,520 ($50).

The distance between Wonju and Busan is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Wonju and Busan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wonju to Busan is to take the train, then fly and then take the underground which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ₩65,520 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Wonju and Busan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩22,275 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wonju and Busan. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wonju to Busan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station and Osong Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Korail, Korail Mugunghwa and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Wonju and Busan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Wonju and Busan. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wonju 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 35m.

TxBus run regular bus services between Wonju and Busan. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wonju to Busan. We recommend that you take the train to Seoul Station then fly from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) to Gimhae (PUS) then take the train to Busan Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Wonju and Busan. The distance is around 323km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wonju to Busan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₩45,865 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wonju and Busan

Transport options from Wonju to Busan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 10m
₩65,520($50)
hourly483km (300 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, plane3h 50m
₩807,230($615)
hourly530km (329 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, plane3h 55m
₩116,630($89)
hourly526km (327 miles)
Train to Seoul Station, plane and bus4hrs
₩106,145($81)
hourly540km (335 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 15m
₩120,560($90)
hourly531km (330 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
₩45,865($35)
every 3 hours468km (291 miles)
Train to Bujeon Station5h 10m
₩22,275($17)
twice daily411km (256 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
₩31,450($24)
5 times a day359km (223 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
₩62,900($48)
on demand323km (201 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