Seoul → Busan by express bus, today (2026-11-05). Answers from the national timetable, rebuilt every morning; the full timetable is further down.
Key facts — As of 2026-11-05 · national express bus schedule via MOLIT TAGO
- The express bus from Seoul to Busan takes 4h 00m at best in the 2026-11-05 schedule (traffic can add time on Fridays, Sundays and holidays).
- Adult express bus fares from Seoul to Busan on 2026-11-05: standard from ₩29,100, deluxe from ₩43,300, premium from ₩45,000.
- There are 35 buses from Seoul to Busan on 2026-11-05, leaving from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) and Dong Seoul Terminal; the first leaves at 06:00 and the last at 24:00.
- The last bus from Busan back to Seoul on 2026-11-05 leaves at 23:50 (night bus).
- How long: 4h 00m scheduled — 4h 00m from Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu), 4h 15m from Dong Seoul. Traffic on Fridays, Sundays and holidays adds to that.
- Price: standard from ₩29,100 · deluxe from ₩43,300 · premium from ₩45,000 — deluxe costs ₩14,200 more than standard; night buses ₩51,900–₩53,900. Adult one-way.
- First and last: first bus 06:00, last regular bus 21:20, last bus 24:00 (night bus) — midnight. Night buses: 22:00, 23:00, 24:00; 01:00, 02:00 after midnight.
- How often: 35 buses today; between 07:00 and 21:00 one leaves about every 30 minutes. By time of day
- Which Seoul terminal: Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) 32 · Dong Seoul Terminal 3. Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu): Express Bus Terminal subway station, lines 3, 7 and 9; Dong Seoul: Gangbyeon subway station, line 2.
- Bus or train? KTX: 110 trains, 2h 11m, from ₩47,400; bus from ₩29,100, 4h 00m. The bus saves ₩18,300 on the cheapest fare. Compare
- Back to Seoul: 35 buses, first 06:00, last 23:50 (night bus), arriving at Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu). Timetable
- Day trip: the earliest bus arrives 10:00; the last bus back that reaches Seoul before midnight leaves 19:40 (arrives 23:40) — up to 9h 40m in Busan.
- Tickets: kobus.co.kr (overseas cards work on the site) or the ticket counter at the terminal.
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Which class?
| Class | Seats | Buses | Adult fare | Usual time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | — | 3 | ₩29,100 | 4h 00m |
| Deluxe | 28 seats | 16 | ₩43,300–₩43,500 | 4h 00m |
| Premium | 21 seats | 11 | ₩45,000 | 4h 00m |
| Night buses | Deluxe, 28 seats · Premium, 21 seats | 5 | ₩51,900–₩53,900 | 4h 00m |
Which Seoul terminal?
| Terminal | Buses | From | Time | First – last | Subway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 32 | ₩29,100 | 4h 00m | 06:00 – 24:00 | Express Bus Terminal subway station, lines 3, 7 and 9 |
| Dong Seoul Terminal | 3 | ₩43,500 | 4h 15m | 07:30 – 15:00 | Gangbyeon subway station, line 2 |
How often — buses by time of day
| Leaving | Seoul → Busan | Busan → Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Before 08:00 | 6 | 6 |
| 08:00–12:00 | 7 | 7 |
| 12:00–17:00 | 11 | 11 |
| 17:00–20:00 | 5 | 6 |
| After 20:00 | 6 | 5 |
Bus or train?
| Express bus | Train (KTX/SRT and slower) | |
|---|---|---|
| Departures | 35 (11/05) | 110 (11/05) |
| Fastest | 4h 00m | 2h 11m |
| Adult fare | ₩29,100–₩53,900 | from ₩47,400 |
| First – last | 06:00 – 24:00 | 05:13 – 22:40 |
Train figures are from our train page (11/05 schedule).
Full timetable: Seoul → Busan today
| Departs | From | Arrives | Time | Class | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 10:00 Busan | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 06:40 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 10:40 Busan | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 07:20 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 11:20 Busan | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 07:30 | Dong Seoul | 11:45 Busan | 4h 15m | Deluxe | ₩43,500 |
| 08:00 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 12:00 Busan | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 08:40 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 12:40 Busan | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 09:20 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 13:20 Busan | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 10:00 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 14:00 Busan | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 10:00 | Dong Seoul | 14:15 Busan | 4h 15m | Deluxe | ₩43,500 |
| 10:40 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 14:40 Busan | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 11:20 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 15:20 Busan | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 12:00 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 16:00 Busan | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 12:40 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 16:40 Busan | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 13:20 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 17:20 Busan | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 13:50 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 17:50 Busan | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 14:20 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 18:20 Busan | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 14:50 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 18:50 Busan | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 15:00 | Dong Seoul | 19:15 Busan | 4h 15m | Deluxe | ₩43,500 |
| 15:20 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 19:20 Busan | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 15:50 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 19:50 Busan | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 16:20 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 20:20 Busan | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 16:50 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 20:50 Busan | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 17:20 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 21:20 Busan | 4h 00m | Standard | ₩29,100 |
| 17:50 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 21:50 Busan | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 18:20 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 22:20 Busan | 4h 00m | Standard | ₩29,100 |
| 18:50 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 22:50 Busan | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 19:20 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 23:20 Busan | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 20:00 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 00:00 +1 Busan | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 20:40 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 00:40 +1 Busan | 4h 00m | Standard | ₩29,100 |
| 21:20 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 01:20 +1 Busan | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
Night buses (5)
| Departs | From | Arrives | Time | Class | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 05:00 Busan | 4h 00m | Night deluxe | ₩51,900 |
| 02:00 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 06:00 Busan | 4h 00m | Night premium | ₩53,900 |
| 22:00 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 02:00 +1 Busan | 4h 00m | Night deluxe | ₩51,900 |
| 23:00 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 03:00 +1 Busan | 4h 00m | Night premium | ₩53,900 |
| 24:00 | Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 04:00 +1 Busan | 4h 00m | Night deluxe | ₩51,900 |
Full timetable: Busan → Seoul today
35 buses back to Seoul, adult fares ₩29,100–₩53,900; first 06:00, last 23:50.
| Departs | From | Arrives in Seoul | Time | Class | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:50 | Busan | 04:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Night deluxe | ₩51,900 |
| 02:00 | Busan | 06:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Night premium | ₩53,900 |
| 06:00 | Busan | 10:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 06:40 | Busan | 10:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 07:20 | Busan | 11:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 07:30 | Busan | 11:30 Dong Seoul | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,500 |
| 08:00 | Busan | 12:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 08:40 | Busan | 12:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Standard | ₩29,100 |
| 09:20 | Busan | 13:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 10:00 | Busan | 14:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Standard | ₩29,100 |
| 10:30 | Busan | 14:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 11:00 | Busan | 15:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 11:30 | Busan | 15:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 12:00 | Busan | 16:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Standard | ₩29,100 |
| 12:30 | Busan | 16:30 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 13:10 | Busan | 17:10 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 13:50 | Busan | 17:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 14:20 | Busan | 18:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 14:50 | Busan | 18:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 15:20 | Busan | 19:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 15:30 | Busan | 19:30 Dong Seoul | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,500 |
| 15:50 | Busan | 19:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 16:20 | Busan | 20:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 16:50 | Busan | 20:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 17:20 | Busan | 21:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 17:50 | Busan | 21:50 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 18:00 | Busan | 22:00 Dong Seoul | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,500 |
| 18:20 | Busan | 22:20 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 19:00 | Busan | 23:00 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 19:40 | Busan | 23:40 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 20:20 | Busan | 00:20 +1 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Premium | ₩45,000 |
| 21:10 | Busan | 01:10 +1 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Deluxe | ₩43,300 |
| 22:00 | Busan | 02:00 +1 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Night deluxe | ₩51,900 |
| 23:00 | Busan | 03:00 +1 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Night premium | ₩53,900 |
| 23:50 | Busan | 03:50 +1 Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) | 4h 00m | Night deluxe | ₩51,900 |
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How this page works
Every express bus from Seoul’s main terminals (Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Central City, Dong Seoul) to the destination comes from the national public transport data service (TAGO) for the date shown. We group them by bus class, work out first and last buses, frequency and fares, and set them next to the train for comparison. The page is rebuilt twice a day (around 09:15 and 21:15 Korea time) and republished only when the numbers change.
What changed in the update of 2026-11-05
- The express bus from Seoul to Busan takes 4h 00m at best in the 2026-11-05 schedule (traffic can add time on Fridays, Sundays and holidays).
- Adult express bus fares from Seoul to Busan on 2026-11-05: standard from ₩29,100, deluxe from ₩43,300, premium from ₩45,000.
- There are 35 buses from Seoul to Busan on 2026-11-05, leaving from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) and Dong Seoul Terminal; the first leaves at 06:00 and the last at 24:00.
FAQ
How long is the bus from Seoul to Busan?
Scheduled times in the 2026-11-05 timetable run from 4h 00m to 4h 15m (most buses 4h 00m); traffic on Fridays, Sundays and holidays adds to that.
How much is the express bus from Seoul to Busan?
Adult one-way fares: standard ₩29,100, deluxe ₩43,300–₩43,500, premium ₩45,000, night buses ₩51,900–₩53,900. Deluxe buses have 28 seats and premium buses 21.
What time is the last bus from Seoul to Busan?
24:00 from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) (Night deluxe); the last regular (non-night) bus is 21:20. The first bus of the day is 06:00.
Which Seoul terminal do I leave from?
Buses to Busan in this schedule leave from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) (32) and Dong Seoul Terminal (3) — see the "From" column. Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu) and Central City share the Express Bus Terminal subway station (lines 3, 7, 9); Dong Seoul Terminal is at Gangbyeon station (line 2).
Is the bus or the KTX better from Seoul to Busan?
The train is faster (2h 11m at best vs 4h 00m by bus); the bus is cheaper — from ₩29,100 against ₩47,400 by train. The bus runs later: last bus 24:00, last train 22:40.
How do I book an express bus ticket?
Online at kobus.co.kr (overseas cards work on the site) or at the ticket counter at the terminal. Friday evening, Sunday and holiday buses fill up first.
Where does this timetable come from?
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s TAGO express bus service (national reservation data), queried for 2026-11-05 and rebuilt every morning; fares are adult one-way. Schedules can change — check kobus.co.kr before you travel.
Source: MOLIT TAGO express bus information (data.go.kr) — schedule for 2026-11-05, adult fares; figures above are calculated from it · page rebuilt 2026-11-05. Schedules and fares can change — confirm on kobus.co.kr.
Last updated 2026-09-27. Editorial policy
