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.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seoul Station Seoul | Start | 05:15 |
| 2 | Suwon Station Suwon | 05:40 | 05:42 |
| 3 | Daejeon Station Daejeon | 06:38 | 06:40 |
| 4 | Dongdaegu Station Daegu | 07:28 | 07:30 |
| 5 | Ulsan Station Ulsan | 08:00 | 08:02 |
| 6 | Busan Station Busan | 08:28 | 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.
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.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 6 stops with a total journey time of approximately 3h 13m.
Available travel classes include Normal, Economy. Fares start from KRW 11,700 for Normal.
Book KTX 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.
Reserved seating
Standard seating, most affordable class
Book KTX 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 KorailKTX Seoul–Busan departs at 05:15 and arrives at the final destination at 08:28. Total journey time is approximately 3h 13m. Always verify current timings with Korail before travelling.
KTX Seoul–Busan fares start from approximately 11,700 (economy class). Book at letskorail.com for the latest prices.
Book KTX 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.
KTX Seoul–Busan makes 6 stops. The route starts at Seoul Station and ends at Busan Station. Major intermediate stops include Suwon Station, Daejeon Station, Dongdaegu Station, Ulsan 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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