Transportation
Public Transportation
Metro
Busan's extensive Metro system makes it possible to go just about anywhere. There are four lines (1, 2, 3 and 4) and they are easily traveled given their distinct colors. Destination announcements are made in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese. The sound of a bird is used for stops that are transfer points, accompanied by announcements in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese.
Metro Map
Metro Line Information
- Line 1 ( Orange Line ) : Sinpyeong through Nopo-dong
- Line 2 ( Green Line ) : Yangsan through Jangsan
- Line 3 ( Brown Line ) : Daejeo through Suyeong
- Line 4 ( Blue Line ) : Minam through Anpyeong
- Busan-Gimhae Light Rail Transit( Purple Line ) : Sasang through Kaya Univ.
- Timetable of Metro Line 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Fare : One Section - 1,300 won, Two Section - 1,500 won
Bus
Local Bus
There are three types of buses : local buses, cross-country buses, and airport buses. Local buses are three types of buses : city bus, city express bus and late night bus. A bus fare can be paid in cash or by transportation card (used to pay both bus and Metro fares) upon boarding the bus. To indicate you want to get off, push the button on the wall. Get off through the back door. * In case of Transportation Card, the free transfer is possible within 30 minutes from alighting. However, passenger must touch the Card on the card reading machine when alighting and get off. (limited to only one round. except the same route) Bus Fare (Currency : won)
Fares Effective - since November 23, 2013
Free for maximum two accompanied children under 6 years old
Airlines
Gimhae International Airport in Busan is the 19th largest airport in Asia and in the Pacific. The airport began in August 1958 as the Busan Suyeong Airport. It was renamed the Busan international Airport in September 1963. Since it moved to its current location (Daejeo 2-dong, Gangseo-gu) in August 1976, it has been called Gimhae international Airport. The government operated the airport until May 1983, afterward Korea Airports Corporation took over its operation to effectively cope with the international competition.
KTX/Other Trains
KTX (Korea Train eXpress)
The Super High-speed KTX, the cutting-edge technological integration which connects the whole nation within three-hour living area in a fast and comfortable way, is the newest and most preferred transportation means for the next generation. Ticket purchasing is made on a reservation system.
Tel : 1544-8545
Train
The Saemaul train, provides the most economic long distance transportation. The trains are equipped with wireless public phones and a restaurant. A slightly slower train Mugunghwa provides great convenience as it is connected with most cities in Korea.
KR PASS (Korea Railroad)
The Saemaul train, provides the most economic long distance transportation. The trains are equipped with wireless public phones and a restaurant. A slightly slower train Mugunghwa provides great convenience as it is connected with most cities in Korea.
To Bexco
By Subway
- Centum City (BEXCO) Station, Line 2 > Exhibition Center 1
- Exit No. 1, Centum City Station; approx. 50m to Exhibition Center 1 - Centum City (BEXCO) Station, Line 2 > Exhibition Center 2
- Exit No. 1, Centum City Station; approx. 380m to Exhibition Center 2 next to Auditorium - Busan Art Museum Station, Line 2 > Exhibition Center 1
- Exit No. 7, Busan Art Museum Station; approx. 100m to Exhibition Center 1 - Busan Art Museum Station, Line 2 > Exhibition Center 2
- Exit No. 5, Busan Art Museum Station; approx. 453m to Exhibition Center 2 next to Busan Art Museum
By Bus
- Centum City Station BEXCO | 09-136
- City buses : 115, 63, 40, 5-1, 155, 141, 181, 39, 141 (night bus)
- Express buses : 1001, 1007, 1002 - Centum City Station BEXCO | 09-259
- City buses : 115, 63, 40, 5-1, 155, 141, 181, 39, 141 (night bus)
- Express buses : 1001, 1007, 1002 - BEXCO | 09-139
- City buses : 115-1, 31, 200, 100, 100-1 - BEXCO | 09-140
- City buses : 115-1, 31, 200, 100, 100-1 - BEXCO | 09-334
- City buses : 307 - BEXCO | 09-335
- City buses : 307 - City Tour Bus stop
- Busan Station -> Busan Bridge(Via) -> Busan Harbor Bridge(Via) -> UN Memorial Cemetery -> Busan Museum -> Gwanganli Beach -> Nurimaru -> Haeundae Beach -> Haeundae Station -> Shinsegae Department Store -> BEXCO(Busan Museum of Art) -> Gwanan Bridge(Via) -> Busan Harbor Bridge(Via) -> Busan Bridge(Via) -> Busan Station - Airport Limousine Bus stop
Buses every 25 minutes, (BEXCO - Haeundae New Town-Gimhae Intl Airport)
Fare : Adults 7,000 KRW / Children 4,500 KRW
By Air
- Taxi
- Distance 26.87km / Approx 45 min
- Fare : 20,000 ~ 30,000 KRW - Airport Limousine(Gimhae International Airport → BEXCO)
- Buses every 20 minutes, to BEXCO and Haeundae New Town
- (From BEXCO) First bus : 05:22 / Last bus : 20:32
- (From Airport) First bus : 06:45 / Last bus : 22:00
* The schedule is subject to change and dependent upon traffic condition.
- Fare : Adults 7,000 KRW / Children 4,500 KRW / Approx 50min - Bus(City bus 307)
- Gimhae International Airport (International terminal or Domestic terminal) → BEXCO
- Fare : 1,200 KRW / Approx 1 hour 28 min - Subway
- Airport Station(Busan-Gimhae Line) →Sasang Station(Line 2) → Centum City Station : Exit No.1
- Fare : 2,000 KRW / Approx 55min
By KTX(From Busan Station)
Distance 13.93km / Approx 30 min
Fare : 15,000 ~ 20,000 KRW
- Express bus 1001
- Busan Station → BEXCO Centum City
- Fare : 1,800 KRW / Approx 30min - City bus 40
- Busan Station → BEXCO Centum City
- Fare : 1,200 KRW / Approx 40min - Subway
- Busan Station(Line 1) → Seomyeon Station(Line 2) → Centum City Station : Exit No.1
- Fare : 1,400 KRW / Approx 45min
