Checked September 24, 2026. The Busan City Tour Bus loop ticket covers three routes on one day: Red for Haeundae, Green for Yeongdo and Taejongdae, and Orange for Gamcheon Junction and Dadaepo. The official fare page lists the adult day ticket at ₩20,000 on the bus or ₩19,000 when bought online in advance. The child ticket is ₩10,000 on the bus or ₩9,500 online (ages 48 months through elementary school). Check the operator’s pages again before travel because fares and timetables can change.
The essential planning point: an online ticket does not reserve a seat. Boarding is first come, first served for online and on-bus buyers alike. The current official loop fare page does not list a two-day pass, so do not plan around an old “₩25,000 two-day” quote. The separate themed tours and night tour are different products, not included in this loop ticket.
Which line reaches your stop?
The operator’s current route map and timetables show these choices:
| Line | Good for | Useful stops | Published interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Haeundae and the eastern waterfront | Gwangalli Beach, Marine City, Dongbaekseom, Haeundae Beach, Centum City, Gwangbok-ro | About 50 minutes; nine departures from Busan Station |
| Green | Yeongdo, Taejongdae and Songdo | Huinnyeoul Culture Village, Taejongdae, National Maritime Museum, Oryukdo Skywalk, Songdo Beach, Jagalchi/BIFF Square | About 50 minutes; nine departures from Busan Station |
| Orange | West Busan and Dadaepo | Songdo Beach, Gamcheon Intersection, Dadaepo Beach, Amisan Observatory, Gukje Market, Yongdusan Park | About 80 minutes; six departures from Busan Station |
The published loop service runs Wednesday through Sunday and is regularly closed Monday and Tuesday. Red and Green may use a single- or double-decker bus depending on dispatch; Orange uses a single-decker. Do not pay for the pass on the assumption that every ride will be open-top. Check the route page and notices on your travel day for weather, road or holiday changes.
Two easy-to-miss distinctions:
- Gamcheon Culture Village: Orange stops at Gamcheon Intersection (감천사거리), not at the village entrance. The operator’s discount and stop guide points visitors to a local village bus from that stop. Allow time for that extra leg.
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple: It is on a separate East Busan themed route, with a different fare and booking arrangement. It is not a stop on the Red, Green or Orange loop day pass.
If one attraction is the whole reason for your trip, check the exact stop and onward walk or local bus before paying. A city-tour ticket does not replace every local connection.
Price and booking: what the ₩1,000 online saving buys
| Loop day ticket | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| On-bus purchase | ₩20,000 | ₩10,000 |
| Advance purchase on the official site | ₩19,000 | ₩9,500 |
The operator calls this a 5% advance-online discount. Its purchase page says all tickets still board first come, first served, so the discount does not guarantee an upstairs seat or a particular departure. You can also buy on the bus with card or cash, according to the official route guide.
For an online ticket, the operator sends a QR link by Kakao notification or text message. Open the link on the travel day and scan the QR code when boarding. On-bus buyers may receive a QR ticket or wristband depending on conditions. You may board at a stop on the chosen loop, but Busan Station is the simplest starting point for comparing all three lines.
The Busan Station stop is opposite the Starbucks on the ground floor of the Ramada Encore Hotel, near KTX Busan Station exit 1 and subway exit 6. The current published first Busan Station departures are 09:20 Orange, 09:30 Green and 09:45 Red. Their last listed departures are 16:00 Orange, 16:20 Green and 16:35 Red. These are station departure times, not the last boarding time at every stop. Read your chosen stop’s full column on the official timetable.
How to plan one day without missing the return bus
For Haeundae: Take Red and choose one or two substantial stops, such as Gwangalli and Haeundae. A hop-off can mean waiting around 50 minutes for the next scheduled Red bus. If you also want SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium, compare the aquarium’s online ticket with the city-tour passholder discount listed by the bus operator. The bus operator’s discount is based on the attraction’s standard admission and may not combine with other offers.
For Taejongdae and Yeongdo: Take Green, choosing a longer stop at Taejongdae or Huinnyeoul rather than attempting every listed attraction. The line also serves Songdo and Jagalchi/BIFF Square. The bus schedule is more useful than a generic “hop on whenever” promise; check when the next and last buses reach your stop before getting off.
For Gamcheon and Dadaepo: Take Orange and budget for its 80-minute interval. At Gamcheon Intersection you still need the onward connection to the village. If you want to stay at Dadaepo for sunset, check whether a return tour bus still runs; a local bus or taxi may be needed after the final tour departure.
The one-day ticket lets you transfer between the three loop lines. It is most valuable when the line already serves several places you want to see. If your day is concentrated around one neighborhood or you need a very early or late ride, compare the price and schedule with ordinary Busan buses and the subway.
Before boarding
- Open the official route and timetable page for your travel date and check notices.
- Mark your boarding stop, two priority hop-offs, and last usable return bus. Red/Green and Orange have different intervals.
- Buy on the official purchase page if the 5% saving suits you, or pay on board. Either way, allow for first-come seating.
- Keep your QR ticket or wristband available for each boarding. Bring proof if claiming a child or other eligible fare.
- If changing lines at Songdo, check which side of the road your next bus uses; the official route notes a stop change across the street.
Plan individual stops
For related plans, see our Seoul–Busan KTX versus express bus guide, Busan Songdo Cable Car guide, and Gamcheon Culture Village guide. These explain separate tickets and the final connection beyond the sightseeing-bus stop.