Premium · No. KTX 1
KTX Seoul–Busan train timings
KTX Seoul–Busan timetable
4 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seoul Station | — | 05:15 | 0 | |
| 2 | Daejeon Station | 06:18 | 06:20 | 2 min | 166 |
| 3 | Dongdaegu Station | 07:01 | 07:03 | 2 min | 293 |
| 4 | Busan Station | 07:33 | — | 416 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Korail on the day.
KTX Seoul–Busan: Seoul to Busan
KTX Seoul–Busan (KTX 1) is a premium train run by Korail between Seoul Station and Busan Station. The full journey covers 416 km and takes 2h 18m, with 2 intermediate stops.
It leaves Seoul Station at 05:15 and reaches Busan Station at 07:33. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Daejeon Station and Dongdaegu Station.
KTX 1 is Korail's flagship Korea Train Express from Seoul Station to Busan Station — South Korea's busiest high-speed route. At up to 305 km/h, the 416 km journey takes just 2h18m on the Gyeongbu HSR line, which has dramatically reduced travel time on this corridor since 2004. The KTX (Korea Train Express) uses a French TGV-derived platform.
How to book KTX Seoul–Busan tickets
Tickets are sold by Korail on letskorail.com and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on letskorail.comKTX Seoul–Busan: common questions
- What time does KTX Seoul–Busan leave Seoul?
- KTX Seoul–Busan departs Seoul Station at 05:15 and arrives at Busan Station at 07:33. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does KTX Seoul–Busan take from Seoul to Busan?
- The scheduled journey time is 2h 18m for 416 km.
- Which stations does KTX Seoul–Busan stop at?
- KTX Seoul–Busan calls at Seoul Station, Daejeon Station, Dongdaegu Station and Busan Station.
- Does KTX Seoul–Busan run every day?
- Yes, KTX Seoul–Busan runs daily.
- Where can I book KTX Seoul–Busan tickets?
- On Korail's own site, letskorail.com. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.