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Busan Subway Lines & Key Attractions
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Busan's subway system is user-friendly with straightforward lines and short intervals between trains, making it ideal for travelers. Let's explore what you need to know about for a smoother journey.

Busan subway lines

· Urban Rail Transit: Main lines connecting Busan as a whole. Lines 1-4 · Donghae Line: A line that runs mainly on the east coast of Busan · Busan-Gimhae Light Rail Transit: A line connecting Busan and Gimhae

Passing through both the city center and the major tourist attractions

Urban Rail Transit Line 1

As the first and most essential line in Busan, it connects the city's northern and southern parts vertically. It passes through key areas such as Busan Station, Seomyeon, Gukje Market, and Dadaepo Beach. With stops at 'Nopo Station,' where the Busan Intercity Bus Terminal is located, and 'Busan Station,' where the KTX and the port are, it's a must-use route for any traveler exploring the city. · Operating Hours: 05:08 AM - 11:31 PM · Intervals: 5-10 minutes

Major tourist destinations on Line 1

Passing through Busan's iconic beaches

Urban Rail Transit Line 2

This line connects Busan’s southern areas from east to west. It passes by popular beaches like Haeundae and Gwangalli, making it a favorite for those going to the sea. Line 2 also extends to Yangsan, a nearby city, with no extra fare required. · Operating Hours: 05:18 AM - 11:43 PM · Intervals: 10-15 minutes

Major tourist destinations on Line 2

Connecting central Busan

Urban Rail Transit Line 3

This line connects Busan's central areas horizontally from Suyeong Station to Daejeo Station. To catch a Busan baseball game, get off at Sajik Station on Line 3. Other notable spots include the Nakdong River Ecological Park. Seasonal festivals such as the 'Busan Nakdong River Canola Flower Festival' in April at the Daejeo Ecological Park and the 'Daejeo Tomato Festival' at the Gangseo Sports Park. · Operating Hours: 05:20 AM - 11:59 PM · Intervals: 10-15 minutes

Major tourist destinations on Line 3

Finding the hidden base

Urban Rail Transit Line 4

This driverless line offers a unique experience: standing at the very front of the train lets you enjoy the view outside. If you stay on until the end at Anpyeong Station, you'll reach the Anpyeong Vehicle Base. You can leave your ID at the security office to access the Light Rail Promotion Center and the Humetro Theme Park. · Operating Hours: 05:40 AM - 12:20 AM · Intervals: 10-15 minutes

Major tourist destinations on Line 4

Connected along the East Coast

Donghae Line

As the name suggests, it is a route connected along the east coast of Busan. It starts at Ilgwang Beach in Gijang-gun and runs through Songjeong Beach to central Busan. You can easily get to the sea-view cafes in Gijang without a car.

Major tourist destinations on Donghae Line

Connecting Busan with Gimhae

Busan-Gimhae Light Rail Transit

Line connecting Busan with the nearby city of Gimhae. It passes through the Gimhae International Airport Station, which serves Gimhae International Airport and is popular among travelers. It connects with the city subway lines at Sasang Station (Line 2) and Daejeo Station (Line 3). · Operating Hours: 05:00 AM - 11:41 PM · Intervals: 10-15 minutes

Subway Fare

Single-Use Ticket

AdultTeenKid
Zone 1₩1,700₩1,150₩700
Zone 2₩1,900₩1,300₩800

Transit Card

AdultTeenKid
Zone 1₩1,600₩1,050Free
Zone 2₩1,800₩1,200Free

A distance of up to 10 kilometers from the departure station falls within Zone 1. For distances exceeding 10 kilometers, the Zone 2 fare applies.

What are Season Tickets?

There are 3 types of passes: 1-day, 7-day and 30-day pass. A one-day pass may be used without restriction on the day of purchase. However, it can only be used on urban rail transits and cannot be transferred to Busan-Gimhae Light Rail Transit, Donghae Line, and buses · Purchase Locations: Ticket machines at subway stations · Fare:

AdultTeen이용안내
1 Day₩6,000₩4,000No limits
3 Day₩13,000₩9,000No limits
1 Month₩4,5000₩33,000Max 45 times

Transfer Guide

You can transfer to the Donghae Line, Busan-Gimhae Light Rail Transit, and buses. Transfers are allowed up to twice within 30 minutes after tagging off.


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