Gimhae Airport to Busan: transport, fares & travel time
Plan your journey from Gimhae Airport to Busan. Compare transport and fares, follow the boarding and transfer steps, and check the route overview map and FAQs.
Official sources checked: · Scheduled information; check your departure before travelling.
How do I get to Busan?
For Busan Station, take the light rail to Sasang, transfer to metro Line 2, then change to Line 1 at Seomyeon. If your hotel is in Seomyeon or Haeundae, choose a stop near the hotel instead of continuing to Busan Station.
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Light rail and metro to Busan StationChanges at Sasang and Seomyeon
Travel time
Light rail leg: about 8 min
Airport Station to Sasang only, based on the light rail timetable. Airport walking, waiting, metro or bus transfers, and onward travel are additional.
Fare
Light rail leg: KRW 1,600
Adult, one way with a transit card, Airport Station to Sasang only. Metro or intercity bus fares are additional; this is not the total to your destination.
Transport from Gimhae Airport to Busan
Compare the whole journey and the stated fare basis
Airport Station to Sasang only, based on the light rail timetable. Airport walking, waiting, metro or bus transfers, and onward travel are additional.
Light rail leg: KRW 1,600
Adult, one way with a transit card, Airport Station to Sasang only. Metro or intercity bus fares are additional; this is not the total to your destination.
Journey time depends on traffic, departure time and the exact hotel address. Confirm your destination and the estimated journey before boarding.
Check your departure
Metered fare per vehicle. Ask about the estimated total, taxi type, night surcharge and any tolls for the exact address.
No transfer
START HERELight rail and metro to Busan StationChanges at Sasang and Seomyeon+
This rail route changes at Sasang and Seomyeon. It avoids road traffic, but you need to carry your luggage through the interchange passages.
Travel time
Light rail leg: about 8 min
Airport Station to Sasang only, based on the light rail timetable. Airport walking, waiting, metro or bus transfers, and onward travel are additional.
Fare & basis
Light rail leg: KRW 1,600
Adult, one way with a transit card, Airport Station to Sasang only. Metro or intercity bus fares are additional; this is not the total to your destination.
Journey overview
Approximate stop locationsDotted lines connect approximate stop locations. Check the actual road or rail route and the final walk in directions.
Follow the taxi signs from your arrival terminal. The airport guide has separate pickup locations for the domestic and international terminals.
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Show the full destination address
Specify Busan Station for a train connection, or show the hotel address in Korean for a direct ride. Include the branch name when several hotels have the same name.
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Confirm the taxi type and fare basis
Check whether it is a standard, large or premium taxi before boarding. Make sure the vehicle can accommodate your group and luggage.
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Get out at the station or hotel
At Busan Station, confirm the departure station for your onward train. At a hotel, check the entrance and collect every bag; keep the receipt for lost-property enquiries.
Use Korea time (KST). Check the service from your arrival terminal after immigration and baggage claim. For connections, check the last departure of every leg, not just the first train or bus.
Seats, road delays and same-day cancellations are not live on this page.
From your arrival stop to your stay
The main arrival reference is Busan Station. A city name alone is not a hotel address. Use the actual stop on your ticket and the Korean accommodation address from your booking.
How long does it take to get from Gimhae Airport to Busan?
Published journey time for Light rail and metro to Busan Station: Light rail leg: about 8 min. Airport Station to Sasang only, based on the light rail timetable. Airport walking, waiting, metro or bus transfers, and onward travel are additional. Allow extra time for immigration, baggage claim and the last leg to your accommodation.
How much does the journey from Gimhae Airport to Busan cost?
Published fare for Light rail and metro to Busan Station: Light rail leg: KRW 1,600. Adult, one way with a transit card, Airport Station to Sasang only. Metro or intercity bus fares are additional; this is not the total to your destination.
Does the light rail go directly to Busan Station?
No. Take the light rail to Sasang, then metro Lines 2 and 1, changing again at Seomyeon.
Should I go to Busan Station for a hotel in Seomyeon?
Get off at Seomyeon for a hotel there. Continuing to Busan Station would add an unnecessary onward journey.
Can I use this route for Haeundae?
The first part is the same: take Line 2 toward Jangsan at Sasang. For Haeundae, remain on Line 2 instead of changing to Line 1 at Seomyeon.
What should I consider with a large suitcase?
Look for lift signs at both interchanges. A taxi directly to the hotel is another option if you have several bags or the hotel is far from a station.
Can I reach Busan Station by rail after a late arrival?
Check the last light rail departure and the metro connections at Sasang and Seomyeon. Plan around the trains you can actually reach after baggage collection and the walk to the station.
Official sources & check dates
Fares and times are shown with their check dates and sources. They may change after that date; confirm your selected departure with the operator.