Better than Taking the KTX Train
**UPDATE: We have flown out of Busan’s Gimhae International Airport more than half a dozen times. We’ve driven a few times or taken the train. We love the flexibility of having our car, but we hate the traffic. However, we love the price and flexibility of taking the train, but we hate the transfers here in Daegu and Busan. So we take the limousine bus and not the KTX train. It operates from the express terminal at Dondaegu Station, across the street from the train station.
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Limousine Bus to the Airport
One way tickets are purchased at the indoor counter. The return ticket must be purchased at the departure counter. There are several trips throughout the day. consult the brochure for departure times. The fare from Dondaegu is 10,400 Won per ticket.
It’s the Next Best Thing to Door-to-Door
Dongdaegu Station
The Bus operates from the Express terminal of the Dondaegu Station, which is across the street from all the construction. You may or may not know that that construction will be the site of the NEW largest department store in the world. It’s replacing Busan’s Shinsegae, slated to open later this summer. But I digress.
Dondaegu Station to the Airport
The limousine bus to the airport operates between all the airports and operate on a strict schedule. Our bus was scheduled to leave at 8:50 am and was backing out of the bus terminal at 8:50 am. We heard a rap on the door. And the driver reversed gears and pulled back into his slot only to turn a little wider as he backed up again. It was a ground guide and not a late passenger who rapped on the side of us. And we were off. So don’t be late. Because you will get left in the terminal.
Don’t Be Late
The driver’s seat looks like the cockpit of a plane. The seats really recline, there are cup holders, a place to hang your purse, and two footrests. And the windows come with curtains and there is a TV at the front of the bus which was never turned on. Thankfully there is no toilet on the bus. By the way, seating is assigned at ticketing and is clearly marked above the seats and under the overhead compartments. Luggage’s stored under the bus by the driver. Each seat has controls for reading lamps and air. However, I didn’t use any of it. I reclined my seat and fell asleep.
Gimhae Airport
We arrived at Gimhae Airport exactly 1 hour and 6 minutes from the time we left Daegu. And I can only recall reaching for my “break” once which in my book is pretty good as Korean bus driving goes. The ticket counter for the Limousine Bus is located in the lower level near gate #3.
The Schedule and Cost
Routes
â—‹ Route – Gimhae Airport → Dong-daegu : Gimhae Airport – Dong-daegu Express Bus Terminal – Dong-daegu → Gimhae Airport : Dong-daegu Express Bus Terminal – Gimhae Airport â—‹ Time Table (From Domestic Terminal) 07:10, 07:20, 07:30, 07:50, 08:10, 08:40, 09:10, 09:50, 10:30, 11:20, 12:10, 13:00, 13:50, 14:40, 15:30, 16:05, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:50, 19:40, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30, 22:30 â—‹ From Dong-daegu : The first bus 05:20 ~ The last bus 19:40 â—‹ Fare Information Deluxe Bus (10,400Won) : 07:30, 09:10, 13:00, 16:30, 18:50, 21:30 Standard Bus (7,200Won) : Every bus except deluxe buses â—‹
Reservations
Reservations: https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/kr/index.do and schedule information go to limousine schedule. Gimhae Airport → Dong-Daegu First bus: 07: 10, Last bus : 22: 30 Will I ride the limo again. Yup and you should too.
For More Information
And for more information and additional schedules go to Limo Bus Schedules.
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Comments
Hi, any idea if the times posted are still accurate? Have to make this journey tomorrow and need the earliest bus.
TIA!
Hi Connor, thanks for stopping by. I just checked the link inside the post and its still valid, so I would definitely stop by the website and check out the Dong Daegu route to make sure.
That is one real nice ride, I appreciate your tips and hope it’ll guide us.
Thanks Tony, it is a nice ride and convenient too.
Whenever you are travel, you want to be comfortable whenever you can. This kind of leather seat feels like very soft, and have sufficient space for each and every seats. Also, understand this driver’s seat! That is AWESOME! I will most definitely try this Airport Limousine Bus when I fly into Busan’s International Airport: )
Awesome, I’m glad you found this helpful. And yes, the bus is very comfortable.
Hii!!
Hey!!
If you drive yourself to the airport, you will need to pay for parking at the airport, even for a few minutes. Furthermore, the experience of driving your own vehicle to the airports can be very undesirable, particularly when time is not on your side. The thought of getting stranded in traffic and missing your plane can be terrifying. So to avoid these kinds of problems you should go for a shuttle bus service. And also you can hire limousine bus for your comfort & stress-free traveling to the airport.
Thank you so much for great sharing.
I agree the limo bus is an awesome service.
Hey!!!
The limousine car here is equipped with all the basic requirements that we want during our travelling. The seats are looking so comfortable.Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Thanks for the recommendation, the bus system was super easy to use and such an easy ride. We will definitely be keeping this in mind for our next trip!
That’s great. Glad to hear that and thanks for leaving feedback it is so appreciated.
When you go travel, you want to be comfortable as much as possible. This leather seat seems like very soft, and have enough room for each seats. Also, look at this driver’s seat! That is AWESOME! I will most definitely try this Airport Limousine Bus when I fly into Busan’s International Airport : )
It is a very comfortable ride to the front door. Just make sure don’t show up late… they leave on the DOT every single time.
Seems like a great option. Traveling this way is not always easy, so good to find new transportation methods that can make the trip a little more comfortable : )
This one is definitely easy, convenient and cheap.
Thank you for the share. I knew that there had to be a better alternative to taking the train every time. Much appreciated!
No problem, I love the limousine bus service. Happy Travels!!
Good to know, thanks for sharing. We usually take the train and it is a pain, esp. if we stay overnight. Now we may not have to.
Yes, its super convenient and cheap.