Busan is 325km from Seoul, South Korea's bustling capital up North, which is approximately a four-hour drive. Luckily, there's an easy and convenient way to go from Seoul to Busan: by train.
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Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Seoul? These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. The average daily cost (per person) in Seoul is $111, while the average daily cost in Busan (Pusan) is $89.
With 2 or 3 days in Busan, you'll have enough time to see all the top attractions, explore the beaches, and indulge in delicious food. And whilst this travel guide allows for 3 days in Busan, it's easy to add or remove days, and customize your itinerary depending on how much time you have.
It depends on how you want to spend your time. If you prefer natural beauties, sea beach, mountain etc and all in one place, then definitely go to JEJU. We spent 3 days there just now (1-3 July). costs of getting to Jeju is cheaper than the high speed train to bushan.
The best time to visit Busan is during the Spring and Autumn months. This is when South Korea generally has its most pleasant weather: warm and sunny. To catch the cherry blossoms, plan your travel between late March and mid-April. For peak beach and nightlife however, it's best to visit Busan in May or June.