Busan is the second largest city in South Korea, with a population of over 3.5 million people. It is located in the south east of the Korean Peninsula and is a seaside city, with many lovely beaches which are very busy in summer! Busan has a great combination of traditional charm combined with modern experiences.
Busan is accessible via the Gimhae International Airport, which is located a one hour trip by bus/train north west from Busan Station. There are also many domestic flight options to enable you to easily get around South Korea.
Busan is also easy to get to from Seoul – the fast KTX trains make the journey in only 2.5 hours direct, or using the cheaper Intercity or Express Bus options it is a 5.5 hour journey.
A great option to make the most of your Busan visit is to purchase a Visit Busan Pass for either 24 or 48 hours. The pass includes free access to most popular tourist attractions in Busan and discounts for a great range of food options and attractions. The Visit Busan pass also includes free travel on the City Tour Bus Hop On Hop Off Bus, and if you load credit to the card it can be used as a public transport card. Click here to check out and purchase your Visit Busan Pass through Klook.
You can also easily travel between South Korea and Japan by ferry service between Busan Port and Hakata Port in Fukuoka, Japan, or between Busan Port and Osaka.
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You can visit Busan Tower and Geumjeong Fortress for amazing views of Busan. Busan has seven public beaches, each with a unique vibe, associated viewing points, and coastal walkways. Busan is also very well known for its massive downtown market area, which has great options for seafood, general goods, and a night food alley. There is also a great food culture, theme parks, nightlife, and shopping to explore.
Busan Attractions
Busan has many great places to visit and things to do, so read more about them in our articles below.
Ultimate Guide to Things to do in Busan
4 Biggest Amusement Parks in Korea
Best Cities in South Korea to Visit
Busan Accommodation
Many hotel options are available for visitors, ranging from luxury to mid-level and budget options. You can easily check out the options on the below map and read our detailed guides below.
How to Get Around Busan
We have compiled detailed articles to help you learn how to get around Busan easily. Read our detailed guides below.
How to Catch the Ferry from Fukuoka to Busan
Ultimate Guide to Transportation in Korea for Tourists
Busan Transportation for Tourists
How to Purchase KTX Tickets for Tourists
Join the South Korea Travel Planning Facebook Group
You are also welcome to join our South Korea Travel Planning Facebook Group – it is a great resource to enable you to ask questions about your upcoming trip to South Korea!
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