Getting around Korea: city to city
Pohang to Busan by train, bus or plane
How to get from Pohang to Busan. By train it takes 1 h 30 min (fastest 1 h 30 min), with 8 trains a weekday from 05:49 to 20:57.
| How | Time | Per day | First and last | Fare (adult, one way) | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 1 h 30 min | 8 | 05:49–20:57 | from ₩18,100 | Pohang Station |
Timetable from Korea's national transport data (TAGO), checked 10 October 2026. Times change with the season and holidays: confirm when you book.
Pohang to Busan by train
Trains leave from Pohang Station and arrive at Bujeon 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
- Mugunghwa: the slowest and cheapest, stopping at many stations.
- ITX-Saemaeul and ITX-Maeum: intercity trains, slower and cheaper.
- KTX, KTX-Sancheon, KTX-Cheongryong, KTX-Eum: high-speed trains, the fastest option.
All 8 departures on a weekday
| Leaves | Arrives | Type | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:49 | 07:57 | Mugunghwa | – |
| 08:38 | 10:49 | ITX-Maeum | ₩18,100 |
| 12:06 | 13:36 | KTX-Eum | ₩18,100 |
| 14:32 | 16:32 | ITX-Maeum | ₩18,100 |
| 17:20 | 18:50 | KTX-Eum | ₩18,100 |
| 19:52 | 22:00 | ITX-Maeum | ₩18,100 |
| 20:34 | 22:37 | ITX-Maeum | ₩18,100 |
| 20:57 | 22:29 | KTX-Eum | ₩18,100 |
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 Pohang to Busan?
About 1 h 30 min on a typical high-speed train; the fastest takes 1 h 30 min.
How many trains are there from Pohang to Busan?
8 on a weekday and 8 on a Saturday. The first leaves at 05:49 and the last at 20:57.
How much is the train from Pohang to Busan?
About ₩18,100 for a standard adult seat on the high-speed train.
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