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
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· 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
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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
- Dadaepo BeachAttractionBusan
- Gamcheon Culture VillageAttractionBusan
- Seomyeon 1-beongaAttractionBusan(Seomyeon)
- Jagalchi MarketAttractionBusan(Nampodong)
- Gukje MarketAttractionBusan(Nampodong)
- BIFF SquareAttractionBusan(Nampodong)
Passing through Busan's iconic beaches
Urban Rail Transit Line 2
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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
- Haeundae BeachAttractionBusan(Haeundae)
- Gwangalli BeachAttractionBusan
- Gwangan BridgeAttractionBusan
- Millak Waterfront ParkAttractionBusan
- Shinsegae Department Store (Centum City)AttractionBusan(Haeundae)
- Dongbaekseom IslandAttractionBusan(Haeundae)
- Busan Cinema CenterAttractionBusan(Haeundae)
- Jeonpo Cafe StreetAttractionBusan(Seomyeon)
- BEXCOAttractionBusan(Haeundae)
Connecting central Busan
Urban Rail Transit Line 3
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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
- Sajik Baseball StadiumAttractionBusan
- Daejeo Ecological ParkAttractionBusan
- Suyeong Historic ParkAttractionBusan
- Gangseo Sports ParkAttractionBusan
- Gupo MarketAttractionBusan
Finding the hidden base
Urban Rail Transit Line 4
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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
- Chungnyeolsa ShrineAttractionBusan
- Dongnae MarketAttractionBusan
- Light Rail Promotion CenterAttractionBusan
Connected along the East Coast
Donghae Line
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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
- Songjeong BeachAttractionBusan
- Ilgwang BeachAttractionBusan
- BEXCOAttractionBusan(Haeundae)
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
Fare guide
One-way ticket
· Section 1: Adult ₩1,400, Teenager ₩1,150, Child ₩700
· Section 2: Adult ₩1,600, Teenager ₩1,300, Child ₩800
Transportation card
· Section 1: Adult ₩1,300, Teenager ₩1,050, Child ₩650
· Section 2: Adult ₩1,500, Teenager ₩1,200, Child ₩750
The fare structure is as follows: within 10 km from the departure station, it's a Section 1 fare; beyond 10 km, it applies as a Section 2 fare.
Season tickets
There are 1-day, 7-day and 30-day passes. 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
· Fares: 1-day pass ₩5,000 / 7-day pass ₩21,000 (can be used up to 20 times)
· Where to purchase: Automatic ticket machine at urban rail transit stations
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.