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Where to stay in Busan, and how to get there - Haeundae, Seomyeon, Busan Station, the airport and the KTX

The first thing to decide in Busan is which part of the city to stay in.

Whether you land at Gimhae Airport or come down from Seoul on the KTX changes which one is easiest.

Which part of Busan

Pick an area and Agoda opens on the stays around it.

  • Haeundae

    The area in front of the beach. Haeundae Station on subway Line 2. Airport bus 1 (Haeundae · Gijang) stops at Haeundae Beach.

    Stays in Haeundae

  • Gwangalli

    The seafront facing Gwangan Bridge. Gwangan and Geumnyeonsan stations on Line 2 are close by.

    Stays in Gwangalli

  • Seomyeon

    Where subway Lines 1 and 2 meet. Airport bus 2 (Seomyeon · Bujeon) passes Seomyeon Station (Lotte Department Store).

    Stays in Seomyeon

  • Busan Station

    Around the station where the KTX from Seoul arrives. Busan Station on Line 1.

    Stays in Busan Station

  • Nampo

    The harbour area with Jagalchi Market. Nampo Station on Line 1.

    Stays in Nampo

Not sure of the area yet? See stays across Busan ›

From Gimhae Airport into the city

  • From Airport Station, the Busan-Gimhae Light Rail connects to subway Line 2 at Sasang and Line 3 at Daejeo.
  • There are two airport bus lines. Line 1 goes to Haeundae and Gijang, Line 2 to Seomyeon and Bujeon.
  • Once the seats are full you cannot board an airport bus. Busan City recommends booking on BUSTAGO, the intercity bus booking app. No cash: pay by credit card or transport card.

Between Seoul and Busan

  • From Seoul Station to Busan Station the KTX takes between two and three-plus hours, depending on the train.
  • From Suseo Station, on the Gangnam side of Seoul, the SRT runs to Busan Station.

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Book the KTX before you go

Buying directly from Korail often runs into the Korean identity verification that stops foreign visitors elsewhere on this trip. Seats from Seoul to Busan, Gyeongju, Jeonju, Daegu and Gangneung can be bought without it.

See KTX tickets

Airport buses: Busan City's announcement (service from 31 July 2025) and the partial change of 5 January 2026. Light rail transfers: the Busan-Gimhae Light Rail line. Areas: Agoda's own areas and stations. Fares and times change, so check BUSTAGO or KORAIL before you travel (checked 30 October 2026).