ITX-Saemaeul 1001 is Korail's intercity express from Seoul to Busan via the conventional Gyeongbu Line. Running at up to 150 km/h and stopping at more intermediate cities than KTX, it covers 444 km in approximately 4h30m. The Saemaeul Express has operated since 1969 and has a loyal passenger base.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seoul Station Seoul | Start | 06:30 |
| 2 | Suwon Station Suwon | 07:03 | 07:05 |
| 3 | Daejeon Station Daejeon | 08:17 | 08:20 |
| 4 | Dongdaegu Station Daegu | 09:50 | 09:53 |
| 5 | Busan Station Busan | 11:30 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official South Korea railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
ITX-Saemaeul 1001 is Korail's intercity express from Seoul to Busan via the conventional Gyeongbu Line. Running at up to 150 km/h and stopping at more intermediate cities than KTX, it covers 444 km in approximately 4h30m. The Saemaeul Express has operated since 1969 and has a loyal passenger base.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 5 stops with a total journey time of approximately 5h 0m.
Available travel classes include 2nd Class, Normal, 1st Class, First. Fares start from KRW 28,000 for 2nd Class.
Book ITX-Saemaeul Seoul–Busan tickets at letskorail.com, the official Korail portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure depending on the operator. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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Book ITX-Saemaeul Seoul–Busan tickets at letskorail.com, the official Korail portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit KorailITX-Saemaeul Seoul–Busan departs at 06:30 and arrives at the final destination at 11:30. Total journey time is approximately 5h 0m. Always verify current timings with Korail before travelling.
ITX-Saemaeul Seoul–Busan fares start from approximately 28,000 (economy class). Book at letskorail.com for the latest prices.
Book ITX-Saemaeul Seoul–Busan tickets at letskorail.com, the official Korail booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
ITX-Saemaeul Seoul–Busan makes 5 stops. The route starts at Seoul Station and ends at Busan Station. Major intermediate stops include Suwon Station, Daejeon Station, Dongdaegu Station.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Korail website or app before booking.
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