- Adult 1-day subway pass: KRW 6,000
- Adult 3-day subway pass: KRW 13,000
- Red Line: 9 runs at 50-minute intervals
- Admission to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple until 18:50
What order should I group them in?
Grouping Haeundae and Gwangalli into one area and planning Gijang and Nampo-dong separately simplifies your transportation choices.
| Item | Main places | Transport criteria |
|---|---|---|
| First segment | Haeundae and Gwangalli | The Red Line connects the two beaches. |
| Next leg | Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Gijang | Transfer to a bus at Osiria Station on the Donghae Line. |
| Final leg | Nampo-dong, Gwangbok-ro, and Busan Station | The Red Line stops at Gwangbok-ro and Busan Station. Check the official information for detailed travel within Nampo-dong. |
- Plan Haeundae and Gwangalli as one area.
- For Gijang, first check Haedong Yonggungsa Temple's opening hours and bus transfer information.
- Consider Nampo-dong together with the Gwangbok-ro–Busan Station section.
- Before departure, choose the transportation pass that suits you from the urban rail and city tour options.
How do I travel between Haeundae and Gwangalli?
After Gwangalli Beach, the Red Line goes to Haeundae Beach via Marine City and Dongbaekseom Island.
| Item | First departure time | Getting around |
|---|---|---|
| Depart from Busan Station | 09:45 | Via Busandaegyo Bridge and Busanhangdaegyo Bridge |
| Gwangalli Beach | 10:30 | Toward Marine City |
| Dongbaekseom Island | 10:43 | Toward Haeundae Beach |
| Haeundae Beach | 10:50 | Toward Centum City |
| Gwangbok-ro | 11:40 | Toward Busan Station |
| Arrive at Busan Station | 11:55 | Loop service ends |
The Red Line runs 9 times at 50-minute intervals. It operates Wednesday through Sunday and is regularly closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Delays may occur due to weather and road traffic conditions. Tickets do not reserve a seat; boarding is first-come, first-served at the platform.
How do I get to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Gijang?
From Osiria Station on the Donghae Line, transfer to a bus, get off at Yonggungsa Temple or the National Institute of Fisheries Science, and walk from there.
- Take Exit 1 at Osiria Station on the Donghae Line.
- At the Osiria Station bus stop, transfer to bus 139 or express bus 1001.
- Get off at Yonggungsa Temple·National Institute of Fisheries Science bus stop.
- It is a 15-minute walk from the bus stop to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple.
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is open daily from 04:30 to 19:20, with admission until 18:50. If you're leaving late, check the last admission time first.
How should I combine Nampo-dong and Busan Station in one itinerary?
After passing through the Haeundae area, the Red Line connects Gwangbok-ro and Busan Station in that order. Check the official information for detailed travel within Nampo-dong.
- The boarding point at Busan Station is opposite Starbucks on the 1st floor of the Ramada Encore Hotel.
- Find it from Exit 1 on the 1st floor of KTX Busan Station or Exit 6 of Busan Station subway station.
- On the Red Line, Busan Harbor Bridge is a pass-through section with no stop.
- During the Yeongdodaegyo Bridge opening event on Saturdays, the 4th Red Line service does not stop at Gwangbok-ro.
Which is right for me: a subway pass or a city tour pass?
If you plan to use urban rail several times, compare a travel pass with a city tour day pass if you’ll be following tourist stops.
| Item | Adult | Terms of Use |
|---|---|---|
| 1-day subway pass | KRW 6,000 | Valid on the initial ticketing date, with no section or ride limits |
| 3-day subway pass | KRW 13,000 | Valid for 3 days from the initial ticketing date, with no section or ride limits |
| City tour day pass regular price | KRW 20,000 | Use the loop route |
| Buy a city tour day pass online | KRW 19,000 | 5% off the regular price |
Subway passes cannot be used on other transportation, including buses, the Donghae Line, and the Busan-Gimhae Light Rail Transit. Consider separate transportation for travel to Gijang.
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Is a 1-day subway pass worth it for four rides?
- Adult transit card, 1 section, first boarding₩1,600
- Adult transit card, 1 section, next boarding₩1,600
- Adult transit card, 1 section, daytime boarding₩1,600
- Adult transit card, 1 section, final boarding₩1,600
- Total when purchased separately₩6,400
- Adult 1-day subway pass₩6,000
With this itinerary, You save ₩400.
Calculation basis: For 1 adult taking 4 rides within 1 section on the same day using a transit card.
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What should you check before departure?
Checking the operating days, last admission time, and the pass's coverage in order can reduce the need to reconsider your transportation options on site.
- Check whether the Red Line is regularly closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Transfers may be difficult on Red Line runs 7, 8, and 9.
- Set your departure time based on the 18:50 last admission time for Haedong Yonggungsa Temple.
- Online city tour tickets do not include reservations; boarding is first come, first served.
- Discounts cannot be combined, and some offers require supporting documents.