There are 5 ways to get from Seoul to Puan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Yongsan Station to Jeongeup Stationtrain KTX Seoul / ...
- Take the bus from Jeongeup Bus Terminal to Buan Bus Terminalbus
3h 17m₩19,168–62,280Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Buan Bus Terminalbus
3h 36m₩17,526–29,067Drive 235.3 km
- Drive from Seoul to Puancar 235.3 km
2h 35m₩48,903–70,638Train
- Take the train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Stationtrain SRT Suseo / ...
3h 47m₩31,102–61,891Bus via Iksan Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Iksan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Iksan Bus Terminal to Buan Bus Terminalbus
4h 45m₩18,700–33,163
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Puan is to bus which costs ₩17,000 - ₩30,000 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Seoul to Puan is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₩48,000 - ₩75,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Seoul to Puan. However, there are services departing from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal and arriving at Buan Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Seoul to Puan station. However, there are services departing from Suseo SRT and arriving at Sintaein Station via Iksan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Seoul and Puan is 279 km. The road distance is 235.3 km.
The best way to get from Seoul to Puan without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ₩19,000 - ₩65,000.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Seoul to Puan, including transfers.
Seoul to Puan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, depart from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Puan train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, depart from Suseo SRT station.
The best way to get from Seoul to Puan is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs ₩17,000 - ₩30,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₩31,000 - ₩65,000 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Puan, South Korea?
Ko Bus operates a bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Buan Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₩16,000–27,000 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Suseo High Speed Railway operates a train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Station hourly. Tickets cost ₩27,000–43,000 and the journey takes 1h 11m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Jeongeup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩28,000–60,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩28,000–39,000
- First Class
- ₩40,000–60,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Yongsan Station to Jeongeup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩16,000–22,000
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩16,000–22,000
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Suseo SRT to Iksan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩27,000–43,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩27,000–43,000
- First Class
- ₩40,000–55,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Jeongeup Bus Terminal to Buan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩2,700–4,600
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩2,700–4,600
Bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Iksan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩14,700–28,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩21,000–28,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩19,000
- General
- ₩14,700
Bus from Iksan Bus Terminal to Buan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩4,000–6,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩4,000–6,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Buan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩16,000–27,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩23,000–27,000
- Economy
- ₩16,000–20,000
- Excellent
- ₩23,100
- Economy
- ₩17,000
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More Questions & Answers
Seoul to Puan bus services, operated by Ko Bus, arrive at Buan Bus Terminal station.
Seoul to Puan train services, operated by Suseo High Speed Railway, arrive at Iksan Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Puan is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Seoul to Puan.
There are 28+ hotels available in Puan.
















