ITX-Saemaeul 1001 is Korail's intercity express from Seoul to Busan via the conventional Gyeongbu Line. Running at up to 150 km/h and stopping at more intermediate cities than KTX, it covers 444 km in approximately 4h30m. The Saemaeul Express has operated since 1969 and has a loyal passenger base.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seoul Station Seoul | Start | 08:00 |
| 2 | Suwon Station Suwon | 08:37 | 08:39 |
| 3 | Daejeon Station Daejeon | 09:59 | 10:01 |
| 4 | Daegu Station Daegu | 11:05 | 11:07 |
| 5 | Gyeongju Station Gyeongju | 11:52 | 11:54 |
| 6 | Busan Station Busan | 12:28 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official South Korea railways records. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
ITX-Saemaeul 1001 is Korail's intercity express from Seoul to Busan via the conventional Gyeongbu Line. Running at up to 150 km/h and stopping at more intermediate cities than KTX, it covers 444 km in approximately 4h30m. The Saemaeul Express has operated since 1969 and has a loyal passenger base.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 6 stops with a total journey time of approximately 4h 28m.
Available travel classes include Normal, First. Fares start from KRW 38,500 for Normal.
Book ITX-Saemaeul Seoul–Busan tickets at letskorail.com, the official Korail portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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Book ITX-Saemaeul Seoul–Busan tickets at letskorail.com, the official Korail portal. Compare fares and seat availability. Online booking typically opens 30–90 days before departure.
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