Buses to Seoul
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Seoul, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul to Ansan-si | South Korea | 30 km (19 mi) | about 48 min |
| Seoul to Hwado | South Korea | 31 km (19 mi) | about 48 min |
| Seoul to Yangju | South Korea | 31 km (19 mi) | about 48 min |
| Seoul to Suwon | South Korea | 31 km (19 mi) | about 48 min |
| Seoul to Hwaseong-si | South Korea | 42 km (26 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Seoul to Osan | South Korea | 47 km (29 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Seoul to Icheon-si | South Korea | 52 km (32 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Seoul to Pyeongtaek | South Korea | 64 km (40 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Seoul to Yeoju | South Korea | 65 km (41 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Seoul to Chuncheon | South Korea | 75 km (46 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Seoul to Cheonan | South Korea | 86 km (53 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Seoul to Wŏnju | South Korea | 89 km (55 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Seoul to Busan | South Korea | 330 km (205 mi) | about 6 h 10 min |
| Seoul to Daegu | South Korea | 237 km (147 mi) | about 4 h 30 min |
| Seoul to Daejeon | South Korea | 140 km (87 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Seoul to Gwangju | South Korea | 268 km (167 mi) | about 5 h 4 min |
| Seoul to Ulsan | South Korea | 307 km (191 mi) | about 5 h 46 min |
| Seoul to Changwon | South Korea | 301 km (187 mi) | about 5 h 39 min |
| Seoul to Cheongju-si | South Korea | 113 km (70 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.