Public Transportation
Metro
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.
Busan-Gimhae Light Rail Transit
Donghae Line
- Operated by: Korail (Korea Railroad Corporation)
- Ticket & Time Table
- Donghae Line Route Map
How to ride a local 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.
Bus Fare
Fares Effective - since October 6, 2023, 4:00 a.m.
(Currency: Won)
| Bus Type | Passenger Type | Transportation Card | Cash Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bus | Adult | 1,550 | 1,700 |
| Youth | 800 | 900 | |
| Children | Free | 400 | |
| Night Bus (regular) |
Adult | 2,000 | 2,100 |
| Youth | 1,000 | 1,100 | |
| Children | Free | 600 | |
| Express Bus (including the city route of Bus No. 2000) |
Adult | 2,100 | 2,200 |
| Youth | 1,350 | 1,700 | |
| Children | Free | 1,300 | |
| Night Bus (express) |
Adult | 2,500 | 2,600 |
| Youth | 1,550 | 1,900 | |
| Children | Free | 1,500 |
* Adult (ages 19+), Youth(ages 13 to 18), Children(ages 6 to 12)
Related Links
https://bus.busan.go.kr/busanBIMS/mobile/EN/webApp/page/main/main.asp (English)
General taxi
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.
Deluxe (Mobeom)·Jumbo taxi
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.
| Taxi Rates Effective June 1, 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, Medium-Sized | Late Night Surcharge (All Taxis) | |||
| Base Fare (covers 2km) | 4,800 won | 11 p.m. to Midnight : + 20% Midnight to 2 a.m. : + 30% 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. : +20% |
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| + 132 meters | + 100 won | |||
| + Every 33 seconds | + 100 won | |||
| Deluxe, Lage-Sized | ||||
| Base Fare (covers 3km) | 7,500 won | |||
| + 140 meters | + 200 won | |||
| + Every 33 seconds | + 200 won | |||
Call Taxi Service - Deungdae Call (☎ 600-1000)
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)
Train
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 ReservationsInquiry for foreigners: 1599-7777
Supreme Railways (SR)
SR has been operating the SRT (Supreme Railways Train) over the Gyeongbu high-speed line and the Honam high-speed line since 2016.
Website: Korean English Japanese Chinese(CN) Chinese(TW)
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.
Express and Inter-City Bus Terminals
Busan Central Bus Terminal (Express Bus)
- Phone: 1577-9956/(051)508-9200
Busan Dongbu Inter-City Bus Terminal
- Phone: 1688-9969/(051)508-9400
- Location: Nopo Station (Metro line 1)
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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
Seobu Inter-City Bus Terminal
- Location: Sasang Station (Metro line 2)
- Phone: 1577-8301, (051)559-1000
- Major Destinations:
Express Bus - Seoul, East Seoul, Seongnam, SuwonInter-City Bus
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Yeongnam Region:
Geochang, Goseong, Namhae, Masan, Miryang, Sancheong, Uiryeong, Jinju, Tongyeong, Hadong, Haman, Hamyang, Hapcheon, Daegu
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Honam Region:
Gangjin, Goheung, Gwangyang, Gurye, Mokpo, Boseong, Suncheon, Yeosu, Hanam, Namweon, Jeonju, Jeongeup
Bus Ticket Online Reservation
- 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/
