Seoul → Busan
2026-11-06 · scheduled timetable
Every departure still bookable for 2026-11-06 is listed below — the first leaves Seoul at 05:13 and the last at 22:28. The quickest takes 2h 35m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $45 per passenger. The top class costs up to $72. Prices include our service fee, and every row shows the class that fare buys.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 2h 35m – 2h 36m
- Trains per day
- 2
- First / last departure
- 05:13 / 22:28
- Departure stations
- Seoul
- Arrival stations
- Busan
- Fares from
- $45 (unreserved)
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To | from | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTX | 05:13 | 07:49 | 2h 36m | Seoul → Busan | $72 | First class |
| KTX | 22:28 | 01:03 +1 | 2h 35m | Seoul → Busan | $72 | First class |
Which station do you leave from?
The station on your ticket is the one you need — in this country the main station and the secondary one are often far apart, and a ticket for one is not valid at the other.
Before you travel
What catches people out on Seoul → Busan, and on this railway generally.
Which Seoul station?
Most KTX trains to Busan leave from Seoul Station, but some services use Yongsan. The station printed on your ticket is the one you need — they are 6 km apart and not interchangeable.
Fares are fixed, not dynamic
Korail sets the price by class and distance, so booking earlier does not make it cheaper. What earlier booking buys you is a seat: Friday evening and holiday trains sell out days ahead.
Your passport is the ticket
Korean rail tickets are issued against the passport number you give us. Carry the same passport — staff check it at the gate, and a name mismatch means the ticket cannot be used.
FAQ
How long does the train from Seoul to Busan take?
The fastest service on this date takes 2h 35m. Slower trains on the same route take longer — the timetable above lists the actual duration for every departure.
How much does a ticket from Seoul to Busan cost?
Fares start at about $45 per passenger, including our service fee. Different departures and different seat or berth classes cost different amounts, and the timetable lists the price for each train. On the quote page the local fare and our fee appear as separate lines.
Which station do the trains leave from on this date?
On this date, departures leave from Seoul. Check the station printed on your ticket rather than the city name — larger cities can have more than one station, and they are not within walking distance of each other.
Do I need a printed ticket?
No. We book on your behalf and send you an e-confirmation before departure. Carry the same passport you booked with, since that is what staff check on board, and keep the confirmation on your phone.
How far in advance can I book?
Tickets open about 30 days before departure, and this page only shows dates inside that window. Popular dates and holiday periods sell out early, so book as soon as your date appears.
What should I know before booking this route?
KTX sells standard and first class. First class is 2+1 seating with more legroom on the same train and at the same speed, for roughly 40% more; Seoul–Busan standard class is about 59,800 KRW. Tickets open at 07:00 Korean time, and Chuseok and Seollal sell out immediately.
Popular Routes
Timetable maintained by our booking team and last checked on 2026-10-25. Seats are confirmed when we place your request with the national railway.