Busan Sky Capsule and Beach Train: Fares and Booking

By Dragon Kim · Updated October 30, 2026 · 7 min read

How much do the Sky Capsule and Beach Train cost?

The Sky Capsule is 50,000 to 60,000 won per capsule one way, and the Beach Train is 8,000 to 16,000 won per person depending on the pass. Prices below come from the operator's official fares page; confirm them there because they change.

Infants under 36 months ride free on both, and staff may ask for proof of age, per the operator's FAQ. Strollers must be folded, and electric wheelchairs are not allowed on either ride. Local resident discounts are available only on on-site tickets with ID.

How do I book, and how early?

Book on the operator's site as early as you can: each week's tickets open four weeks ahead, every Tuesday at 07:00 KST. The reservation page says tickets for the Monday-to-Sunday week four weeks out go on sale each Tuesday morning.

1. Pick a station and time. Capsule reservations give an entry window, not an exact departure, and you can only board at the station you reserved.
2. Enter contact details exactly. Mobile tickets are sent via KakaoTalk or email, and the QR code is your boarding pass.
3. Arrive early. Beach Train boarding closes 10 minutes before departure, and arrivals over 30 minutes late may be refused.
4. Know the refund steps. Cancelling 3 days before is a full refund; 2 days before 80%; 1 day before 70%; on the day 50%.

A limited number of tickets are sold on-site on a first-come basis. The FAQ also warns that some overseas credit cards may be declined online because of a change in authentication, so have a backup plan such as an on-site purchase.

How do I get to Mipo Station?

The operator lists Busan Subway Line 2 to Jungdong Station, Exit 7, then a walk of roughly 10 to 15 minutes to Mipo Station. Its directions page gives these routes:

• Mipo Station: Line 2 to Jungdong Exit 7, about 800 m on foot. Or take a bus (39, 100, 139, 141 or 200) to the Muntan Road entrance, then walk about 10 minutes. A taxi from Jungdong Station is listed at about 4,000 won.
• Cheongsapo Station: Take bus 2 or 10 from Jangsan Station Exit 5, or from Haeundae Station Exit 1.
• Songjeong Station: Donghae Line to Songjeong Station Exit 2, then about 12 minutes on foot.

Our Busan Metro guide explains fares and payment, and a T-money card works on the buses. Luggage is allowed, but lockers at Mipo, Cheongsapo and Songjeong are recommended; they accept only 1,000 won bills, per the FAQ.

What are the hours and what happens in bad weather?

In October the Sky Capsule runs 08:30 to 18:30 and the Beach Train 09:00 to 19:30, but hours shorten from November. The operator groups months into seasons on its Sky Capsule hours and Beach Train hours pages, which were labeled 2025 when checked.

Rain usually does not stop service, but heavy rain or a typhoon may suspend operations, and weekend or holiday boarding times may be adjusted. In November, sunset comes early, so the winter closing time matters if you want evening light. See our Korea in November guide for weather.

How should I plan the ride?

Choose one long ride and one short one: the Sky Capsule for the scenery, then the Beach Train to return or continue. Because the capsule is slow, it suits a relaxed half day rather than a tight schedule.

• Capsule one way, train back: Ride the capsule from Mipo to Cheongsapo, then take the Beach Train toward Songjeong or Mipo with a day pass.
• Train only: A Beach Train ticket is the cheaper way to see the coast, from 10,000 won one way.
• Group of four: The per-person capsule price drops to 15,000 won, so travel together if you can.

Practical example: two friends staying near Haeundae Beach could take Line 2 to Jungdong, reserve a Mipo-to-Cheongsapo capsule for 50,000 won total, then buy two 8,000 won one-way Beach Train tickets from Cheongsapo to Mipo. Combine it with the beach in Haeundae vs Gwangalli, or the temple in the Haedong Yonggungsa guide. For a full itinerary see Busan in 3 Days.

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