✈ Your first day in Busan

Light rail (cheapest)

Busan–Gimhae Light Rail from Airport station. Change at Sasang for Line 2 (Seomyeon, Haeundae) or at Daejeo for Line 3.

공항역

Airport limousine bus (with luggage)

Direct buses to the Haeundae and Seomyeon hotel areas. No transfers — easiest with big suitcases. The stop is just outside the arrivals hall.

Taxi

Taxi stand right outside arrivals. Open our taxi card for your destination and show it to the driver.

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Arriving by KTX at Busan Station

Subway Line 1 runs from Busan Station to Nampo-dong and Seomyeon. For Haeundae, change to Line 2 at Seomyeon.

Busan Port International Passenger Terminal

Ferries from Fukuoka, Shimonoseki and Osaka arrive at this terminal next to Busan Station. Subway Line 1's nearest station is Choryang (Busan Port International Passenger Terminal).

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Walk to Busan Station

A covered skywalk with moving walkways links the terminal to Busan Station through the waterfront park (open about 7:00–21:00). From the station: KTX, Line 1 to Nampo-dong and Seomyeon, or a taxi.

Buy at a convenience store

CU, GS25 and 7-Eleven sell transit cards (T-money / Cashbee). One card works on Busan subway, buses and in other Korean cities.

교통카드 주세요

Top up with cash

Recharge at the store counter or the machines in subway stations — usually cash only.

충전해 주세요

Tap when you get off the bus

Tapping out is how transfers between bus and subway become free or discounted.

Visit Busan Pass

A tourist pass bundling attraction entries; worth it if you plan several paid attractions.

Mobile data

Set up an eSIM before you fly or pick up a SIM at the airport. Which one fits depends on how long you stay.

Install before you land

NAVER Map (directions), Papago (translation, camera translates menus), k.ride or Uber (taxis with an overseas card).

Carry some cash

Cards work almost everywhere, but markets and street-food stalls often want cash.