Busan to Seoul by train
Seoul lies 330 km (205 mi) north-west of Busan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h at the speeds typical of South Korea rail, over roughly 403 km (250 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Busan | Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 3.3 million | 10.3 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Yeongdeungpo Station, Gaebong Station, Oryu-dong Station |
Where to book trains from Busan to Seoul
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Staying in Seoul
Our booking partner lists 3,299+ places to stay in Seoul (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 718 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (282), and 33 are five-star. Across 693 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 538,068 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Seoul from Busan?
330 km (205 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Busan; by road roughly 403 km (250 mi).
How long does it take to get from Busan to Seoul by train?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Busan and Seoul?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Seoul?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.