City, South Korea
Getting around Busan
How to get around Busan
Four subway lines, the Donghae Line and buses reach most sights; taxis are cheap for hillside villages. KTX from Busan Station runs to Seoul in about 2.5 hours.
Ways to get around Busan
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Subway | From 1,550 KRW | Lines 1–4 serve Seomyeon, Nampo, Haeundae; use T-money or Hanaro cards |
| City buses | From about 1,500 KRW | Needed for Gamcheon Culture Village and temples |
| Haeundae Blue Line Park trains | From about 12,000 KRW | Scenic coastal tourist train and sky capsule rides |
| Taxi | Base fare about 4,800 KRW | Metered and cheap for short hops |
Ride-hailing apps in Busan
A 5 km ride costs about ₩6,000–9,500 ($4.5–7.1).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kakao T | Main taxi app; works in Busan, English version available |
| Uber | Books licensed taxis; limited cars |
- Hail metered taxis on the street or use Kakao T; avoid unlicensed drivers at stations and the cruise terminal.
Arriving in Busan
Gimhae International (PUS)
Light rail to Sasang then subway line 2 for Seomyeon, about 1,700–2,000 KRW, 40–55 min; taxi 25,000–40,000 KRW, 30–45 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not common for visitors; Korean licence rules and traffic make it unattractive. Use the subway and taxis.
- Driving: on the right. Visitors can drive for up to a year with a 1949 Geneva Convention IDP plus their home licence.
- Onward travel in South Korea: KTX high-speed trains link Seoul and Busan in about 2.5 hours; SRT trains leave from Gangnam. Express buses are cheap and frequent; fly to Jeju.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Busan?
Yes. Apps that work here: Kakao T, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Busan?
Four subway lines, the Donghae Line and buses reach most sights; taxis are cheap for hillside villages. KTX from Busan Station runs to Seoul in about 2.5 hours.
How do I get from the airport to Busan?
Light rail to Sasang then subway line 2 for Seomyeon, about 1,700–2,000 KRW, 40–55 min; taxi 25,000–40,000 KRW, 30–45 min.
Is Busan walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Korail (KTX)
- SRT
- Express Bus Lines Association (KOBUS)
- Visit Busan
- Busan Transportation Corporation
- Gimhae International Airport (Korea Airports Corporation)
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