Exciting News: New KTX-Eum and ITX-Maum Train Routes Connecting Busan to the Rest of Korea!

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Great news for travelers! Two new train routes have launched, making it easier than ever to visit Busan from Seoul and Gangwon Province.

The new routes are:

Seoul (Cheongnyangri) ~ Busan (Bujeon) KTX-Eum

Gangwon (Gangneung) ~ Busan (Bujeon) ITX-Maum

Previously, traveling to Busan from northwestern Seoul and Gangwon Province could be a bit challenging. These new routes will provide a much more convenient way for people to visit Busan for leisure or business!

Let's take a closer look at the details:

When did they open?

[KTX-Eum]

Seoul (Cheongnyangri) ~ Busan (Bujeon)

December 20, 2024

[ITX-Maum]

Gangwon (Gangneung) ~ Busan (Bujeon)

January 1, 2025

The KTX-Eum train connecting Seoul Cheongnyangri to Busan Bujeon opened on December 20, 2024.

The ITX-Maum train (Saemaeul-ho) connecting Gangwon Gangneung to Busan Bujeon is scheduled to open on January 1, 2025!

This is fantastic news, especially for those planning winter trips during the year-end and New Year season!

What are the travel times and routes?

[KTX-Eum]

Seoul (Cheongnyangri) ~ Busan (Bujeon)

3 hours 50 minutes

Cheongnyangri ~ Yangpyeong ~ Wonju ~ Jecheon ~ Dodam (Danyang) ~ Yeongju ~ Andong ~ Uiseong ~ Yeongcheon ~ Singyeongju ~ Taehwagang (Ulsan) ~ Bujeon (Busan) / 442km

[ITX-Maum]

Gangwon (Gangneung) ~ Busan (Bujeon)

5 hours 10 minutes

Gangneung ~ Donghae ~ Samcheok ~ Uljin ~ Yeongdeok ~ Pohang ~ Singyeongju ~ Taehwagang (Ulsan) ~ Bujeon (Busan) / 363.8km

You can now travel the 442km distance from Seoul Cheongnyangri to Busan, via Andong and Yeongcheon, in just 3 hours and 50 minutes. (Approximate travel time: 3 hours 50 minutes)

Traveling from Gangwon Province to Busan hasn't always been easy. Now, you can travel the 363.8km distance from Gangwon Gangneung to Busan, via Uljin and Pohang, much more conveniently! (Approximate travel time: 5 hours 10 minutes)

How to book your train tickets?

You can easily make reservations on the Korail website or app.

Tickets may sell out quickly, especially during the year-end and New Year season, so we recommend booking in advance!

For accurate schedules and fare information, please check the Korail website or mobile app.

Detailed information is available at major stations, so even first-time travelers can travel without worry!

What are the advantages of these two routes?

✅ Faster and more convenient travel

The KTX-Eum and ITX-Maum trains reduce travel time compared to existing trains.

✅ More choices

From Seoul to Busan, and from Gangwon Province to Busan! With more diverse travel routes, your travel plans become much more flexible.

✅ A faster future!

Even faster routes are planned for the future. Stay tuned!