There are 4 ways to get from Jeollabuk-do to Busan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Jeonju Station to Osong Stationtrain KTX Yeosu
- Take the train from Osong Station to Busan Stationtrain KTX Seoul
2h 55m₩54,912–124,532Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jeonju Express Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminalbus Jeonju
3h 4m₩24,149–44,449Drive 237.8 km
- Drive from Jeonju to Busancar 237.8 km
2h 59m₩47,069–67,988Bus via Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Jeonju Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminalbus Jeonju
3h 26m₩28,098–43,934
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jeollabuk-do to Busan is to bus which costs ₩24,000 - ₩45,000 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Jeollabuk-do to Busan is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩130,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jeollabuk-do to Busan. However, there are services departing from Jeonju Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Busan Central Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Jeollabuk-do station to Busan station. However, there are services departing from Jeonju Station and arriving at Busan Station via Osong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Jeollabuk-do and Busan is 413 km. The road distance is 237.8 km.
The best way to get from Jeollabuk-do to Busan without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩130,000.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Jeollabuk-do to Busan, including transfers.
Jeollabuk-do to Busan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Jeonju Express Bus Terminal station.
Jeollabuk-do to Busan train services, operated by Korail, depart from Jeonju Station.
The best way to get from Jeollabuk-do to Busan is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ₩55,000 - ₩130,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩24,000 - ₩45,000 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Jeollabuk-do, South Korea and Busan, South Korea?
You can take a vehicle from Jeonju to Busan Station via Jeonju Station and Osong Station in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, Ko Bus operates a bus from Jeonju Express Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₩17,000–35,600 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- Korail
Train from Jeonju Station to Osong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩14,000–27,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩14,000–20,000
- First Class
- ₩18,000–27,000
Train from Osong Station to Busan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₩32,000–70,000
- Website
- Korail
- Economy
- ₩32,000–44,000
- First Class
- ₩47,000–70,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Jeonju Express Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩17,000–35,600
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩25,000–29,000
- Economy
- ₩17,000–21,000
- Premium
- ₩35,600
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Booking & Getting There
Jeollabuk-do to Busan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Busan Central Bus Terminal station.
Jeollabuk-do to Busan train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Osong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jeollabuk-do to Busan is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Jeollabuk-do to Busan.
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