Busan

Busan's extensive Metro system makes it possible to go just about anywhere. There are four lines (1,2, 3 and 4) and they are easily traveled given their distinct colors. Destination announcements are made in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese. The sound of a bird is used for stops that are transfer points, accompanied by announcements in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese.

• Operated by: Busan Transportation Corporation
• Website: Korean English Japanese Chinese
  Visit the website for fare, timetable, route information
• Metro Map

• Operated by: BGL (Busan-Gimhae Light Rail Transit) Co., Ltd.
• Website: Korean English (fare, timetable, route information)

• Operated by: Korail (Korea Railroad Corporation)
• Ticket & Time Table
• Donghae Line Route Map

A bus fare can be paid in cash or by transportation card (used to pay both bus and metro fares) upon boarding the bus.

To indicate you want to get off, push the button on the wall. Get off using the back door.
Note that the cash fare is higher than the transportation card fare. In addition, those who pay in cash are unable to receive a transfer discount.

Fares Effective - since November 23, 2013 (Currency : won)

Busan Bus Information Management System http://bus.busan.go.kr (Korean)

You can catch this type of taxi at a taxi stand or flag one down in the street. If the taxi is vacant, you will find a "Vacant" or "For Hire" sign in red color and the lamp of the taxi sign on top will be turned on.
The basic fare is 3,800 won per 2km with additional charges being added depending on the distance and time covered.
Taxi fares go up 20% after midnight until 4:00 a.m. and there is a 30% surcharge for out-of-Busan destinations (cities adjacent to Busan)
A 40% surcharge will be applied to out-of-Busan destinations from midnight to 4 a.m.

(Effective Dec. 15, 2021)

This type of taxi is black and has a yellow taxi sign on top.
Deluxe taxis can be easily found at airports, hotels, and tourist attractions where many foreigners visit.
The Jumbo taxi is black, with a yellow taxi sign on top. It is a large passenger vehicle and can accommodate as many as 5 to 10 passengers. When there are lots of passengers or baggage, this type of taxi will be more convenient for your group.

The basic fare is 6,000 won per 3km and additional charges will be imposed depending on the distance and time taken. There is no late-night surcharge for Deluxe (Mobeom) taxis or Jumbo taxis.

(Effective Dec. 15, 2021)

Deungdae Call is the City of Busan’s first designated brand taxi.
It provides the Call Taxi Service, whereby you can make a telephone call when you need a taxi, and the taxi will come to pick you up and take you to your destination.
However, if you just happen to catch this type of taxi on the street, you can ride it in the same manner as any general taxi. Payment by credit card and cash receipt issuance machines are installed on board.

You can recognize the Deungdae Call taxis by their orange "sign lamp" and "band". Those who wish to ride the taxi are asked to call the Call Center (☎ 600-1000) and a taxi will arrive in 3 to 5 minutes (this CDMA type service was first introduced by Deungdae Call).
The taxi fare is the same as that of any medium-sized taxi (General Taxi). An interpretation service (in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian) is available.

Interpretation Service Hours: 24 hours/day (including weekends)
Deungdae Call (☎ 051-600-1000), Tourism Association (1330 - Interpretation Service, no area code required)

The Korea Railroad Corporation, promoted as KORAIL, is the national railroad operator in Korea. Learn more about KORAIL's conventional trains and KTX lines at the KORAIL website

Online Reservations

Inquiry for foreigners: 1599-7777

Donghae Line (Bujeon-Taehwagang) is part of the Donghae line commuter service.

• Type of Train: Electric Train
• Route: Bujeon ↔ Geojehaemaji ↔ Geoje ↔ Busan Nat’l Univ. of Edu. ↔ Dongnae ↔ Allak ↔ Busan Wondong ↔ Jaesong ↔ Centum ↔ BEXCO ↔ Shin-Haeundae ↔ Songjeong ↔ OSIRIA ↔ Gijang ↔ Ilgwang ↔ Jwacheon ↔ Wollae ↔ Seosaeng ↔ Namchang ↔ Mangyang ↔ Deokha ↔ Gaeunpo ↔ Taehwagang
• Fare (Transportation Card): The fare is 1,300 won to travel within 10km and an extra 200 won per additional 10km. As well, an additional 200 won will be added onto the fare when crossing the border of the two cities Busan and Ulsan. So the maximum fare could reach up to 2,500 won.

• Phone: 1577-9956/(051)508-9200

• Phone: 1688-9969/(051)508-9400
• Location: Nopo Station (Metro line 1)
• Major Destinations:

  Express Bus - Seoul, East Seoul, Cheongju, Daejeon, Gyeongju, Seongnam, Incheon, Uijeongbu, Jeonju, Gwangju, Yeosu, Suncheon, Daegu

  Inter-City Bus - Donghae, Gangneung, Sokcho, Samcheok, Geojin, Uljin, Jukbyeon, Bugu, Cheongsong, Hadong, Jeondo, Jingyo, Masan, Changweon, Jinju, Jinhae, Gwangyang, Yeosu, Tongyeong, Iksan, Gunsan, Pohang

• Location: Sasang Station (Metro line 2)
• Phone: 1577-8301, (051)559-1000
• Major Destinations:

  Express Bus - Seoul, East Seoul, Seongnam, SuwonInter-City Bus

• Yeongnam Region:

  Geochang, Goseong, Namhae, Masan, Miryang, Sancheong, Uiryeong, Jinju, Tongyeong, Hadong, Haman, Hamyang, Hapcheon, Daegu

• Honam Region:

  Gangjin, Goheung, Gwangyang, Gurye, Mokpo, Boseong, Suncheon, Yeosu, Hanam, Namweon, Jeonju, Jeongeup

• Express Bus Ticket Reservation: https://www.kobus.co.kr/main.do
• Intercity Bus Ticket Reservation: You can use either one of the sites below to reserve a ticket for intercity bus.
• BusTago https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
• Inter-City Bus Ticket Reservation https://txbuse.t-money.co.kr/

• Location: 206, Chungjang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan
• Website: Korean English

• Location: 17, Haeyang-ro 301beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
• Website: Korean English

• Location: 24, Chungjang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan
• Website: Korean English