Busan and Ulsan KTX Fares and Booking by Arrival Station
Look up and book KTX trains to Busan Station and Ulsan Station (Tongdosa) on KORAIL+. You can also check the reduced Seoul-Busan base fare, how Taehwagang Station and Bujeon Station differ, and transport options after arrival.
Choose Busan Station, Ulsan Station (Tongdosa), Bujeon Station, or Taehwagang Station as your arrival station based on your destination.
Enter your departure station and travel date on KORAIL+ or the KORAIL ticket booking website.
Check the stops, arrival times, and fares by seat class for the trains listed.
Check applicable discounts and the payment amount, then complete your ticket purchase.
Check the station name and train number on your ticket, and plan your onward transport from the arrival station.
For KTX trips to Busan or Ulsan, choose your arrival station and then book through Korail+. Have your travel date, passenger details, and payment method ready. Busan Station and Ulsan Station (Tongdosa) are different from Bujeon Station and Taehwagang Station. The reduced base fare from Seoul to Busan is 54,400 won.
Fares reflect the reductions effective September 1, as announced by Korail on August 5, 2026.
How to Book KTX Tickets to Busan and Ulsan
Book through Korail+ or the Korail ticket booking website. You can search for trains departing from Seoul and Suseo in one app. Check the search results for your selected date for seats and discounts.
· Choose your departure and arrival stations. Distinguish between Ulsan Station (Tongdosa) and Taehwagang Station.
· Enter your travel date and preferred departure time. Select the number of passengers and their age categories.
· Check each train's departure and arrival times. Also review its stops and seat classes.
· Select any applicable discounts. Before paying, check the final fare and refund conditions.
· After paying, check your issued ticket. Review the departure station, date, train number, and seat again.
There is no single booking deadline for regular travel. Availability depends on your travel date and the remaining seats. If you have only reserved a ticket, check the payment deadline shown on the screen.
Existing members should also check the instructions for switching to unified membership. Members registered only with Korail will be switched automatically. Those registered only with SR or with both companies must follow a separate process. Details are available in Korail's integrated operations announcement.
Comparing Busan and Ulsan Stations with Bujeon and Taehwagang Stations
Even when traveling to the same city, the arrival stations on your tickets are different. Busan Station is the terminus of the Gyeongbu High-Speed Line. Ulsan Station (Tongdosa) is a stop on the Gyeongbu High-Speed Line. KTX-Eum trains on the Jungang and Donghae lines serve Bujeon and Taehwagang stations.
Arrival station | Type | What to check when booking
Busan Station | KTX terminus on the Gyeongbu High-Speed Line | Arrival time at Busan Station and metro connections
Ulsan Station (Tongdosa) | KTX stop on the Gyeongbu High-Speed Line | Buses from the station to your final destination
Bujeon Station | KTX-Eum terminus on the Jungang and Donghae lines | Departure stations, including Seoul, Cheongnyangni, and Gangneung, and operating dates
Taehwagang Station | KTX-Eum stop on the Jungang and Donghae lines | Distinction from Ulsan Station (Tongdosa) on the Gyeongbu High-Speed Line
Korea National Railway lists the station name as Ulsan (Tongdosa). The section of the Gyeongbu High-Speed Railway south of Daegu opened on November 1, 2010. This is the opening date of the Dongdaegu to Busan section. The source is Korea National Railway's overview of major high-speed railway projects.
Which Routes Does KTX-Eum Use?
Check KTX-Eum services to Bujeon Station separately for the Jungang and Donghae lines. Jungang Line services from Cheongnyangni to Bujeon began on December 20, 2024. The route passes through Wonju, Jecheon, Andong, Gyeongju, and Ulsan. Opening details appear in Korail's announcement of the start of Jungang Line services.
Category | Changes confirmed in official announcements | What to check when booking now
Jungang Line: Cheongnyangni to Bujeon | 16 services on weekdays and 18 on weekends from December 30, 2025 | These were the combined service counts for both directions at that time
Additional Jungang Line stops | Expanded stops at Sinhaeundae, Centum, Gijang, Bugulsan, Namchang, and other stations | The actual stops of your selected train
Jungang Line: Seoul to Bujeon | 2 additional services daily from September 2026 | Departures from Seoul Station on your travel date
Donghae Line: Gangneung to Bujeon | KTX-Eum services began on December 30, 2025 | Stops including Taehwagang, Gyeongju, and Pohang
A route's list of stations does not mean that every train stops at all of them. Check the booking screen to confirm that your train stops at the station you want. The source for the service adjustments is Korail's December 15, 2025 announcement.
How Much Are Fares from Seoul to Busan and Ulsan?
The reduced base fare from Seoul to Busan is 54,400 won. This is the fare effective September 1, 2026. The amount you actually pay varies by train, date, and discount. Check Korail+ for fares by seat class as well.
Route or item | Confirmed amount | Scope and cautions
Seoul to Busan before the reduction | 59,800 won | Comparison fare in the August 5, 2026 press release
Seoul to Busan after the reduction | 54,400 won | Base fare effective September 1, 2026
Seoul to Busan fare reduction | 5,400 won | Difference stated in the press release
Seoul or Suseo to Ulsan Station (Tongdosa) | Check the booking screen | A confirmed table of reduced fares by route is needed
Suseo to Busan | Check the booking screen | Do not apply the fare for Seoul departures directly
The press release does not specify the seat class for the comparison fares. It also does not specify passenger age conditions. These amounts therefore cannot be assumed to be what every passenger will pay.
Korail announced that it reduced fares by an average of 10% overall. This does not mean that the reduction is exactly 10% on every route. For Seoul to Busan, use the published amounts themselves.
Mileage and Transfer Discount Conditions
Check separately which tickets qualify for mileage and transfer discounts. Railway members earn KTX mileage equal to 5% of the amount actually paid. The transfer discount for conventional trains applies to the conventional train portion of the journey.
Benefit | Announced terms | Conditions to check
KTX mileage | Earn 5% of the amount actually paid for the ticket | Membership status and the mileage accrual information for that ticket
Conventional train transfer discount | 30% off the conventional train fare | A connecting journey with KTX and conventional train tickets purchased together
Benefits for Suseo departures | Expanded application of mileage and transfer discounts | Benefits shown on the booking screen
Applying the conventional train discount rate to a KTX fare produces an incorrect calculation. It must not be interpreted as a discount rate for bus or metro fares either. The source for fares and benefits is Korail's August 5, 2026 announcement.
How to Check Timetables and Travel Times
Enter your travel date to check journey times and the number of daily services. Travel times vary by stops and route. Planned travel times in project overviews are not actual train timetables.
· Select your actual travel date in Korail+.
· Search separately for departures from Seoul and Suseo.
· Compare each train's arrival time and intermediate stops.
· Choose a train that meets your required arrival time.
· Check your return journey in the same way.
Services departing from Seoul Station increased with the integration in September 2026. There were 13 additional services on weekdays and 14 on weekends. These figures combine services on the Gyeongbu, Gyeongjeon, Donghae, Honam, Jeolla, and other lines. They are not the number of additional services for Busan Station or Ulsan Station (Tongdosa) alone.
A route via Gupo Station was also introduced for Suseo departures. Search using your travel date to check the number of services via Gupo Station. Do not assume that trains take the same route simply because they are bound for Busan.
Connecting Transport and Facilities at Busan and Ulsan Stations
Check your onward transport before paying for your train ticket. At Busan Station, you can take Metro Line 1. At Ulsan Station (Tongdosa), check bus services for your destination.
Metro Connections at Busan Station
Busan Station on the Busan Metro is on Line 1. You can transfer to Line 2 at Seomyeon Station. Check both your train's arrival time and metro operating hours. Route and station information is available through Busan Transportation Corporation's Cyber Station.
Checking Buses at Ulsan Station
Check buses serving Ulsan Station (Tongdosa) through the Ulsan Traffic Management Center. Look up your destination stop as well as the route number. It is best to recheck service intervals and last-bus times before departure.
· Open the bus map in the Ulsan Traffic Management Center's bus information section.
· Search for the Ulsan Station stop and your destination stop.
· Check the direction of travel and boarding stop.
· Check estimated arrival information and the latest fare guidance.
Ulsan's fare table lists the adult card fare for limousine buses as 3,900 won. Adults pay 1,500 won by card on regular buses. This fare table was last updated on December 31, 2025. Before boarding, check for changes in Ulsan's bus fare guide.
Checking Parking, Luggage Lockers, and Nursing Rooms
Check the specific services you need and their available hours. Including facilities in your itinerary without checking their location and whether they are operating can cause problems. If the information is hard to find in the station guide, contact the railway customer service center.
Facility needed | What to check before departure
Parking | Location of the parking lot you will use, base fee, long-term parking rates, and discount conditions
Luggage lockers | Location, luggage size limits, fees, and operating hours
Nursing room | Location, available hours, and how to enter
Rental car | Actual pickup location, business hours, and return location
EV chargers | Charger operating status and conditions for parking benefits
Korail announced the installation of chargers at Busan Station and other locations in January 2025. At the time, it offered 1 hour of free parking to users of fast chargers. Check the current conditions with the parking lot you plan to use. The source is Korail's announcement on EV charging facilities.
Compare the Journey from Your Arrival Station to Your Destination Too
Compare arrival times at your final destination rather than at the station. You still need time for walking and waiting after getting off the train. This is useful when comparing Busan Station with Bujeon Station, or Ulsan Station (Tongdosa) with Taehwagang Station.
Comparison item | What to check | How to use it in your decision
Train journey | Arrival time and actual ticket cost | Identify the trains you can choose from
Movement within the station | Route from the platform to the exit | Account for luggage or a stroller
Connecting transport | Bus and metro departure times and fares | Add waiting time and extra costs
Final destination | Walking route after getting off | Compare realistic arrival times
Calculate total travel time by adding movement within the station, waiting, and onward travel to the train journey time. Include both the train ticket and transport costs after arrival in your total transport cost. Do not make up transfer times that have not been confirmed.
Common Booking Mistakes
Check station names and which fares apply to avoid confusion. Older guidance may differ from booking procedures after integration. Read the scope of discount rates and additional service counts as well.
· Do not mistake a ticket to Ulsan Station (Tongdosa) for a ticket to Taehwagang Station.
· Do not mistake a KTX-Eum train arriving at Bujeon Station for a train arriving at Busan Station.
· Do not apply the Seoul to Busan base fare directly to Suseo to Busan fares.
· Do not read the number of additional services across all routes as the daily service count for a specific station.
· Do not calculate the conventional train transfer discount as a discount on the KTX fare.
From September 1, 2026, KTX and SRT operate as an integrated service under KTX. SRT was renamed KTX-Sancheon. Search for Seoul and Suseo departures together in Korail+.
Will Fares Rise Again 3 Years After Integration?
No decision has been made to restore fares to their previous levels 3 years after integration. Korail explained that 3 years is the minimum mandatory period for maintaining them. Its August 7, 2026 press reference material states:
No decision has been made to restore fares to their previous levels or reduce mileage benefits.
This is an excerpt from Korail's press reference material on “Integrated KTX Fares”. Check actual implementation notices and the booking screen for subsequent fares. For railway travel inquiries, contact the customer service center at 1588-7788.
