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Route at a glance
With one week in South Korea, splitting your stay between Seoul and Busan gives you iconic landmarks, great food neighborhoods, and minimal hotel changes connected by KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail.
Day-by-day plan
Exploring Seoul — Day 1
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Seoul, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Seoul — Day 2
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Seoul, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Seoul — Day 3
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Seoul, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Seoul — Day 4
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Seoul, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Busan — Day 5
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Busan, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Busan — Day 6
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Busan, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Busan — Day 7
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Busan, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Transport & rail pass notes
Take KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail directly between Seoul and Busan. Individual advance tickets are usually cheaper than a nationwide pass for a single one-week route.
What to book ahead
- KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail reserved seats between Seoul and Busan
- Timed-entry tickets for flagship sights in Seoul and Busan
Ways to adapt this route
- Add a day trip from Seoul or Busan using regional trains.
- Extend to 10 days by adding Jeju Island.