If it is not your first visit in Korea,
If you would like to visit small and medium-sized cities in Korea other than Busan,
I highly recommend you to travel by bus.
Korea is called a daily living zone.
No matter how far away the city is from Seoul, you can go there in one day.
Of course, rail journey in Korea is also great option.
However, there are many cities that are more convenient to travel by bus than by rail.
Also, if you travel by bus, you will meet a 'an expressway rest area(휴게소)' in Korea.
The fun of meeting various snacks at the rest area adds to the fun of traveling.
If you chose a destination other than Busan
Why don't we move by bus instead of rail this time?
To travel by bus from Seoul,
Let's take a look at the four major Seoul bus terminals.
1. Gangnam Central City Terminal (강남센트럴시티터미널)
Gangnam Central City Terminal, located in the Seocho District of Seoul, South Korea, is one of South Korea’s major transportation hubs, offering the best convenient connections across the country. It is known as the main terminal for buses travelling to cities in the southwestern and central regions of South Korea, often simply called "Express Bus Terminal" or "Gosok Terminal" (고속터미널) in Korea.
Honam Line(호남선): southwestern cities like Gwangju, Mokpo, and Jeonju.
Chungcheong line(충청선): middle - southwestern like Deajeon, Cheongju, Cheonan
Yeongdong Line(영동선): southeast cities, such as Busan and Daegu.
Travel time (depending on traffic conditions)
Seoul to Gwangju: Approximately 3.5 hours
Seoul to Mokpo: Around 4 hours
Seoul to Jeonju: About 2.5 hours
Seoul Metro – Express Bus Terminal Station (Line 3. 7. 9)
2. Seoul Express Bus Terminal (서울고속버스터미널)
- Gyeongbu-yeongdong line(경부영동선)
The Gyeongbu Line at the Seoul Express Bus Terminal is next to central city terminal in the Seocho District. Here is also a major bus route connecting Seoul to cities along the Seoul-Busan corridor. This line serves high-demand routes to major cities in the southern and southeastern regions of South Korea: including Daejeon, Cheonan, Daegu, Gumi, Andong, Changwon and Busan.
Travel time (depending on traffic conditions)
From Seoul to Daejeon: 2 hours
From Seoul to Daegu: 3.5 hours
From Seoul to Busan: 4 hours
From Seoul to Andong: 3 hours and 20 minutes
Seoul Metro – Express Bus Terminal Station (Line 3. 7. 9)
3. Dong Seoul Bus Terminal (동서울종합터미널)
Dongseoulbus Terminal, located in the eastern part of Seoul in the Gwangjin District. Here offers highly various options to travel the eastern and northeastern parts of South Korea. The Dong Seoul Bus Terminal is the best departure place for travelers seeking convenient access to Gangwon, Chungcheong-do and the northeastern coast such cities: Sokcho, Chuncheon, Gangneung, Wonju, and Andong.
Travel Times (depending on traffic conditions)
From Dongseoul to Chunchoen: 1.5 hours
From Dongseoul to Sokcho: 2.5 hours
From Dongseoul to changwon: 4 hours
Seoul Metro – Gangbyeon Station (Line 2)
4. Nambu Terminal (남부터미널)
Nambu Terminal (남부터미널) is a major intercity bus terminal located in Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It serves as a transportation hub connecting Seoul with various regions, especially the southern provinces. Nambu Terminal do operate fewer lines compared to other 3 terminals. However It provides easy access not only to near big cities and the small and medium-sized cities but also to small towns where it is difficult to go without driving a car such as Buyeo, Namhae, Gongju, Tongyeong, Suncheon, Hadong.
Travel Times (depending on traffic conditions)
From Nambu to Busan: 4 hours 40 minutes
From Nambu to Cheonan: 2 hours
From Nambu to Namhae: 4.5 hours
Seoul Metro – Nambu Terminal station (Line 3)
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