Getting around Korea: city to city
Seoul to Yeosu by train, bus or plane
How to get from Seoul to Yeosu. By train it takes 3 h 06 min (fastest 2 h 48 min), with 25 trains a weekday from 05:08 to 21:48. 4 flights a day take about 1 h 00 min in the air, from ₩62,900. Express buses take 4 h 15 min and cost from ₩39,600, with 12 a weekday.
| How | Time | Per day | First and last | Fare (adult, one way) | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 3 h 06 min | 25 | 05:08–21:48 | from ₩41,100 | Yongsan Station |
| Express bus | 4 h 15 min | 12 | 06:20–23:00 | from ₩39,600 | Central City Terminal (Gangnam) |
| Flight | 1 h 00 min | 4 | 07:05–16:40 | from ₩62,900 | Gimpo Airport (Seoul) |
Timetable from Korea's national transport data (TAGO), checked 10 October 2026. Times change with the season and holidays: confirm when you book.
Seoul to Yeosu by train
Trains leave from Yongsan Station and arrive at Yeosu-EXPO Station. 18 of the 25 weekday trains are high-speed (KTX or similar); the rest are slower trains that cost less.
Which train is which
- KTX, KTX-Sancheon, KTX-Cheongryong, KTX-Eum: high-speed trains, the fastest option.
- ITX-Saemaeul and ITX-Maeum: intercity trains, slower and cheaper.
- Mugunghwa: the slowest and cheapest, stopping at many stations.
All 25 departures on a weekday
| Leaves | Arrives | Type | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:08 | 08:15 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩44,900 |
| 05:25 | 10:36 | ITX-Maeum | ₩41,100 |
| 05:48 | 08:54 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩44,900 |
| 06:53 | 10:07 | KTX | ₩44,900 |
| 07:08 | 12:10 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩41,100 |
| 07:13 | 11:04 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩44,100 |
| 07:43 | 11:23 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩44,100 |
| 08:40 | 11:44 | KTX | ₩44,900 |
| 09:38 | 15:11 | Mugunghwa | ₩41,100 |
| 09:53 | 12:58 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩44,900 |
| 10:53 | 13:59 | KTX | ₩44,900 |
| 12:28 | 15:22 | KTX | ₩44,900 |
| 12:45 | 15:43 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩44,900 |
| 13:30 | 16:32 | KTX | ₩44,900 |
| 14:08 | 17:20 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩44,900 |
| 15:10 | 20:52 | Mugunghwa | ₩41,100 |
| 16:38 | 19:48 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩44,900 |
| 16:42 | 21:27 | ITX-Saemaeul | ₩41,100 |
| 17:18 | 21:43 | ITX-Maeum | ₩41,100 |
| 17:44 | 20:44 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩44,900 |
| 18:48 | 21:52 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩44,900 |
| 19:15 | 00:26 | Mugunghwa | ₩41,100 |
| 20:09 | 23:12 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩44,900 |
| 20:33 | 23:43 | KTX | ₩44,900 |
| 21:48 | 00:36 | KTX-Sancheon | ₩44,900 |
Seoul to Yeosu by express bus
Buses leave from Central City Terminal (Gangnam) and arrive at Yeosu Bus Terminal. Seats are reserved; Premium seats are wider and worth the small extra cost on long rides.
All 12 departures on a weekday
| Leaves | Type | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 06:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩39,600 |
| 07:50 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩51,400 |
| 10:30 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩51,400 |
| 11:50 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩39,600 |
| 13:10 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩39,600 |
| 14:20 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩51,400 |
| 15:30 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩39,600 |
| 16:20 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩51,400 |
| 18:10 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩39,600 |
| 19:00 | Premium Plus (21 seats) | ₩51,400 |
| 20:20 | Premium (28 wide seats) | ₩39,600 |
| 23:00 | Night Premium Plus | ₩61,600 |
Seoul to Yeosu by plane
Flights go from Gimpo Airport (Seoul) to Yeosu Airport, flown by Asiana Airlines, Jin Air. Add about 1 h 30 for getting to the airport and boarding.
All 4 departures on a weekday
| Leaves | Airline | Flight | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:05 | Asiana Airlines | OZ8733 | ₩62,900 |
| 07:45 | Jin Air | LJ671 | – |
| 16:20 | Asiana Airlines | OZ8735 | ₩62,900 |
| 16:40 | Asiana Airlines | OZ8735 | ₩62,900 |
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.
Express buses: on the Kobus website or the T-money GO app, or at the terminal. Buses leave often and rarely sell out on weekdays.
Flights: on the airline websites or any booking site. Bring your passport; domestic flights need ID.
Questions
How long is the train from Seoul to Yeosu?
About 3 h 06 min on a typical high-speed train; the fastest takes 2 h 48 min.
How many trains are there from Seoul to Yeosu?
25 on a weekday and 28 on a Saturday. The first leaves at 05:08 and the last at 21:48.
How much is the train from Seoul to Yeosu?
About ₩44,900 for a standard adult seat on the high-speed train; slower trains from ₩41,100.
Is there a bus from Seoul to Yeosu?
Yes, 12 express buses a weekday from 06:20 to 23:00, taking about 4 h 15 min, from ₩39,600.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Yeosu?
About 1 h 00 min. There are 4 flights a day, from 07:05 to 16:40.
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