You will reach Busan in less than 3 hours traveling by KTX trains, while the longest ride will take about 5 hours and 22 minutes. The cities are connected by Gyeongbu line, offering some of the most scenic views in the country.
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If you are thinking of visiting South Korea and would like to have a practical itinerary to cover both Seoul and Busan, allot at least 5 or 6 days. If you are also visiting Jeju, you'll need to add 2 or 3 more.
As such, instead of going direct to Busan from Incheon Airport, we suggest travellers to stay in Seoul first. Leave your heavy/large-sized luggage upon check out at your Seoul's hotel and carry a light overnight pack to Busan...
Overall, I recommend not spending less than three days in Seoul, or else you'll likely miss out on too much. A week is a good introduction to the city and, if you plan it right, will give you enough time to see a lot of the highlights.
The Verdict on Seoul vs BusanIf you want to enjoy the nightlife in Korea then Seoul is definitely the correct choice. If you want to enjoy the scenic views of the Korean coast, then Busan is much better than Seoul in that regard.
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.
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The freshest seafood, scenery and beaches – city has it all, says tourism insider. Home to maritime delicacies and a rising star in speciality coffee, the southeastern coastal city of Busan is one of South Korea's five regional tourism hubs designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for 2020 to 2025.
The freshest seafood, scenery and beaches – city has it all, says tourism insider. Home to maritime delicacies and a rising star in speciality coffee, the southeastern coastal city of Busan is one of South Korea's five regional tourism hubs designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for 2020 to 2025.