Travel to Busan
Busan can be reached by different types of transport. Here we give a short overview of the available options.
By plane
The main airport serving Busan is Gimhae International Airport (PUS), located to the west of the city. Busan can be easily reached by plane via direct international connections as well as domestic flights.
There are frequent domestic flights from/to Seoul (Gimpo Airport), with a flight time of about 1 hour. Gimhae Airport also offers international connections to major Asian hubs and cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, and others.
A full airport timetable with all connections can be found on the official airport webpage.
The airport is well connected to the city center and to the conference venue by public transport.
To reach the city from the airport, you can take:
Taxi: Approximately 25,000–40,000 KRW to central Busan (depending on traffic and destination).
Public transportation:
Light Rail Transit (LRT): Gimhae LRT connects the airport to Sasang Station, where you can transfer to Busan Metro Line 2.
Bus: Several city buses connect the airport to different parts of Busan.
Tickets can be paid using a transportation card (T-money or Cashbee) or cash.
By train
Busan is the southern terminus of Korea’s high-speed rail network.
Busan Station is located near the city center and serves KTX high-speed trains as well as conventional rail services.
KTX trains connect Busan directly with Seoul in approximately 2.5–3 hours, with frequent departures throughout the day.
There are also direct train connections to many other cities in South Korea.
Busan Station is well connected to all parts of the city by subway and bus.
You can purchase tickets for the KTX high-speed trains online.
By car
Busan is connected to the national expressway network. Major highways link the city to Seoul, Daegu, Gyeongju, Ulsan, and other regions of the country.
Please note that traffic within Busan can be heavy, especially during peak hours, and parking availability may be limited near the city center.
Find the best route for you online:
- From Gimhae International Airport to PKNU
- From Incheon International Airport to PKNU
- From Gimpo International Airport to PKNU
- From Daegu International Airport to PKNU
Travelling within Busan
To travel within Busan, you can use the subway (metro) or city buses, which provide extensive coverage of the city.
Tickets can be paid using a transportation card (T-money or Cashbee), available at convenience stores and subway stations.
Single-ride tickets can also be purchased at subway station ticket machines.
For route planning and real-time public transport information, you may use:
KakaoMap or Naver Map (widely used in Korea)
Google Maps (useful, though sometimes less detailed for local bus routes)
The conference venue, Pukyong National University (PKNU), is easily accessible by public transportation, in particular via Busan Metro Line 2 and nearby bus routes.
A list of different lines connecting to PKNU can be found online.
Visa
Nationals of countries with visa-free or K-ETA agreements with the Republic of Korea do not need a visa for short-term stays, but must have a valid passport. Nationals of countries eligible for the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) must obtain K-ETA approval prior to departure. Nationals of countries not covered by visa-waiver or K-ETA programs are generally required to obtain an appropriate entry visa before traveling to Korea. If you require a visa to enter the Republic of Korea, please indicate this in the corresponding field of the registration form so that we can assist with an official invitation letter if necessary. For official and up-to-date information, please consult the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or the Embassy or Consulate of the Republic of Korea in your country.
