Driving from Busan to Suwon
Suwon lies 304 km (189 mi) north-west of Busan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 38 min without stops, over roughly 370 km (230 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Busan | Suwon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Population | 3.3 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
Where to book car hire from Busan to Suwon
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Staying in Suwon
Our booking partner lists 199 places to stay in Suwon. Of the 153 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (91). Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 5,303 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Suwon
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Common questions
How far is Suwon from Busan?
304 km (189 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Busan; by road roughly 370 km (230 mi).
How long does it take to get from Busan to Suwon by car?
About 4 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Busan and Suwon?
No, both are on Asia/Seoul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Suwon?
Our booking partner lists 199 places to stay in Suwon, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.