Seoul & Busan 7-Day Itinerary by KTX: Palaces, Street Food and Beaches: Day-by-Day Itinerary
Four days in Seoul, a fast KTX ride south, then Busan’s coast, markets and Gamcheon village — Korea’s two biggest cities in a week.
South KoreaCity breakFoodBy trainFirst-timers
Length7 days / 6 nights
CitiesSeoul, Busan, Gyeongju
CurrencyKRW Korean won
Best time to goApr–Jun and Sep–Nov are comfortable; winters are cold and dry, summers hot with a rainy season in Jun–Jul.
Day-by-day overview
Day 1 Arrive in Seoul × MyeongdongDay 2 Palaces × BukchonDay 3 DMZ or Hongdae/HannamDay 4 KTX to BusanDay 5 Gamcheon × JagalchiDay 6 Gyeongju day tripDay 7 Fly home from Busan
Day 1Arrive in Seoul × Myeongdong
13:00🚗 Transport
Arrive at Incheon Airport ICN
Type / No.Flight
LocationIncheon Airport ICN 🧭
Check whether K-ETA is required for your passport.
16:00🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
LocationSeoul Myeongdong or Hongdae 🧭
17:30📍 Sight
20:00📍 Sight
N Seoul Tower night view
Suggested time1.5 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationN Seoul Tower 🧭
🌙 Night view📸 Photo spot
Day 2Palaces × Bukchon
09:30📍 Sight
Gyeongbokgung Palace & guard ceremony
Suggested time2.5 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationGyeongbokgung Palace 🧭
Closed one weekday (usually Tuesday); wearing hanbok may give free entry.
📸 Photo spot
13:00📍 Sight
Bukchon Hanok Village & Insadong
Suggested time3.5 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationBukchon Hanok Village 🧭
Residents live here; keep voices low.
📸 Photo spot🛍 Shopping list
19:00🍽 Food
Day 3DMZ or Hongdae/Hannam
09:00📍 Sight
DMZ tour (optional) or Seoul Forest
Suggested time4 hrs
Ticketsbook
LocationSeoul Forest 🧭
DMZ tours require a passport and advance booking; they can be cancelled at short notice.
🎟 Book ahead
15:00📍 Sight
Hongdae shopping & street performances
Suggested time4 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationHongdae 🧭
🛍 Shopping list🌙 Night view
Day 4KTX to Busan
08:30🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
09:30🚗 Transport
KTX Seoul → Busan (about 2 hrs 40 min)
Type / No.Train
LocationSeoul Station 🧭
Reserve seats on Korail or the SRT early on holidays.
13:00🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
LocationBusan Haeundae or Seomyeon 🧭
14:30📍 Sight
Haeundae Beach & Dongbaekseom
Suggested time3 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationHaeundae Beach 🧭
📸 Photo spot🚶 Lots of walking
18:30📍 Sight
Gwangalli Bridge night view
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationGwangalli Beach 🧭
🌙 Night view📸 Photo spot
Day 5Gamcheon × Jagalchi
09:30📍 Sight
Gamcheon Culture Village
Suggested time3 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
LocationGamcheon Culture Village 🧭
📸 Photo spot
13:30📍 Sight
17:30📍 Sight
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (seaside)
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationHaedong Yonggungsa 🧭
📸 Photo spot
Day 6Gyeongju day trip
08:30🚗 Transport
10:00📍 Sight
Bulguksa Temple & Seokguram Grotto
Suggested time4 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
LocationBulguksa 🧭
📸 Photo spot
15:00📍 Sight
Daereungwon tombs & Donggung Palace night view
Suggested time3 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
LocationDonggung Palace and Wolji Pond 🧭
🌙 Night view📸 Photo spot
19:30🚗 Transport
Day 7Fly home from Busan
09:00🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
09:30📍 Sight
Gukje Market & Bupyeong Kkangtong Market
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationGukje Market 🧭
🍜 Must-eat🛍 Shopping list
12:30🚗 Transport
15:30🚗 Transport
Head to the airport and fly home
Type / No.Flight
Aim to reach the airport 2.5–3 hours before an international flight.
🎟 Book these before you go
- Day 3｜DMZ tour (optional) or Seoul Forest: DMZ tours require a passport and advance booking; they can be cancelled at short notice.
🌦 Monthly temperatures: Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul High / low | 1° -6° | 4° -3° | 10° 2° | 18° 8° | 23° 14° | 28° 19° | 29° 23° | 30° 23° | 26° 17° | 20° 9° | 11° 2° | 3° -4° |
| Busan High / low | 8° 0° | 10° 1° | 14° 5° | 19° 10° | 22° 15° | 25° 19° | 28° 23° | 30° 24° | 26° 20° | 22° 14° | 16° 8° | 10° 2° |
(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)
FAQ
How many days does Seoul & Busan 7-Day Itinerary by KTX: Palaces, Street Food and Beaches take?
It’s planned as 7 days / 6 nights with 25 stops (14 sights and 1 meals). Copy it and add or remove stops to suit your pace.
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