Getting around Korea: city to city
Busan to Pohang by train, bus or plane
How to get from Busan to Pohang. By train it takes 1 h 29 min (fastest 1 h 28 min), with 8 trains a weekday from 05:11 to 20:54.
| How | Time | Per day | First and last | Fare (adult, one way) | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 1 h 29 min | 8 | 05:11–20:54 | from ₩18,100 | Bujeon Station |
Timetable from Korea's national transport data (TAGO), checked 10 October 2026. Times change with the season and holidays: confirm when you book.
Busan to Pohang by train
Trains leave from Bujeon Station and arrive at Pohang Station. 3 of the 8 weekday trains are high-speed (KTX or similar); the rest are slower trains that cost less.
Which train is which
- ITX-Saemaeul and ITX-Maeum: intercity trains, slower and cheaper.
- KTX, KTX-Sancheon, KTX-Cheongryong, KTX-Eum: high-speed trains, the fastest option.
- Mugunghwa: the slowest and cheapest, stopping at many stations.
All 8 departures on a weekday
| Leaves | Arrives | Type | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:11 | 07:13 | ITX-Maeum | ₩18,100 |
| 07:50 | 09:19 | KTX-Eum | ₩18,100 |
| 09:38 | 11:41 | ITX-Maeum | ₩18,100 |
| 11:09 | 13:07 | ITX-Maeum | ₩18,100 |
| 13:58 | 15:26 | KTX-Eum | ₩18,100 |
| 15:33 | 17:39 | ITX-Maeum | ₩18,100 |
| 19:40 | 21:10 | KTX-Eum | ₩18,100 |
| 20:54 | 23:02 | Mugunghwa | – |
How to book
Trains: in the Korail+ app or on letskorail.com in English, with a foreign card. Tickets go on sale a month ahead; weekends and holidays sell out, so book a few days early. The Korea Rail Pass gives unlimited rides for foreign visitors.
Questions
How long is the train from Busan to Pohang?
About 1 h 29 min on a typical high-speed train; the fastest takes 1 h 28 min.
How many trains are there from Busan to Pohang?
8 on a weekday and 8 on a Saturday. The first leaves at 05:11 and the last at 20:54.
How much is the train from Busan to Pohang?
About ₩18,100 for a standard adult seat on the high-speed train.
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