G-Star 2019 - For budget traveler, how to enjoy Busan and GStar Game show altogether
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: Somewhat very similar with that of last year.
2018 G-Star
https://calin.tistory.com/2529
If you live in Busan, it's OK but if you plan to go to Busan between Nov. 14 to Nov. 17, it's a very good chance to see the game show including Busan.... Here I want to show you the cheapest way to do that.
If you are interested in a promotional program for train travel through SRT, KTX or air plain through Air Busan, here are some information on it.
SRT starts from 35,500 won(Daejeon to Busan), 45,000 won(Suseo to Busan), 47,000 won(Dongtan to Busan), 38,000 won(CheonanAsan or Osong to Busan). If you buy two ways(round trip), it will be more cheaper like 55,500 won for Daejeon - Busan.
KTX seems to be variable. "120,600 won", if the time is a popular one such as "departure on the 9:00 am 14th and arrival at Busan 11:15, on 17th 18:00 departure 20:48 arrival". And 63,800 won, if the time is not that popular one such as Departure from Seoul on "14th and 06 am, arrival at Busan 8:37 am, on the 17th Departure from Busan 22:25 pm and arrival at Seoul 01 am next day".
In case of one way, it would be about 44,200 won for example, Departure on 13th from Seoul at 7:57 am and Arrival at Busan 11:04 am. Of course The G-Star ticket included.
In conclusion, the 3 nights 4 days package deal is the best one in terms of price.
Air Busan, the lowest price is 46,200 won(one way, Kimpo to Busan, Kimhae). And it seems that the discount hasn't been applied yet. According to the Ads, maximum discount rate is 55%. And return ticket on Sunday(17th) is expensive, 9 am ticket costs about 46,800 won and 7 pm or 9 pm costs about 72,240 won. I guess you need to wait until the discount program actually is applied to the booking system.
1 | Budget travel to GStar and Busan...(from Seoul) |
Note: I assume that you are going to travel from Seoul to Busan with minimum budget and to stay in Busan about 3 or 4 days.
4 nights, 5days total: aboout 200,000 won(per a person, about 180 USD)
Details: 27,000 x 2(Train, Mugungwha 2 ways) + 9,000 x 4(Hostel) + 6,000 x 3 x 5(Meals) + 4,000 x 5(Transportation)
2 nights and 3 days: about 140,000 won(125 USD)
1 night and 2 days: about 100,000 won(90 USD)
Wait a second! Some event will go on in Busan Station from 13th to 17th. So if you plan to go to Busan Station from Seoul Station, the train price is 28,600 won(one way).
The below itinerary is based on the train from Yeongdeungpo to Gugo, Busan.
Itinerary
November 14: Departure from Seoul(Train Mugunwha, Yeongdeungpo Station, 27,000 won about 5 hours)
- Hostel(Many around Haeundae, about 9,000 won per night)
November 15: Gstar(Thur., expected to be less crowded)
- Haeundae tour in the evening or Kwanganri Beach.
November 16: Gstar(Fri., if you missed something yesterday)
- Haeundae and Gwananri...
November 17: Touring in Busan
- Hostel(near the Seomyeon or Nampodong, Busan Station are recommended, about 9,000 won per night)
November 18: Touring in Busan
- Returning to Seoul(From Gupo Station, Train Mugunwha, 27,000원)
Train
From 'Yeongdeungpo' in Seoul to 'Gupo' in Busan is cheaper than from Seoul to Busan Station. And using Bus is not that good considering the price and the hours to be taken.
See below screenshot... And click on it, you will get to the reservation page.
Hostels
There are many hostels in Busan. And you'd better use Apps. Here is my recommendations. "Agoda" > "Booking.com" > "Hostels.com" > "AirBnB" > "Travago". As far as check, Agoda has biggest pool.
If breakfast is important to you, you might find good one with around 10 USD.
Below is the sample. It's Agoda There are hostels with price, 6 USD. Actually you are going to pay about 8USD for that.
2 | From station or bus terminal to Bexco |
There will be probably free shuttle bus from several major places to Bexco like before.
1. Kimhae Airport(Busan Airport) - Exit 1 at the International Line, From 10 am every hour.
2. Busan Train Station - Exit 4 of the subway station(underground shop), From 9 am, every 20 minutes.
3. Nopodong - At the major bus stop. From 9 am, every 1 hour.
4. From major hotels in Haeundae - From each hotel, from 9 am, 10 to 30 minutes interval.
Below is the Time Table written in Korean. If you need to see that, just click below. It's from 2018 G-Star.
1. From Gupo Station to Bexco
: I recommend Subway. From Gupo to Centum City. You are going to transfer from line 3 to line 2 at Suyeong. About 1,500 won, 50 minutes.
2. Busan Station to Bexco(Haeundae)
: Bus 1001. 1,700 won, 40 minutes
From Busan Station to Bexco
From Busan Station to Haeundae
3. Sasang Bus terminal to Bexco(Haeundae)
: Subway recommended. Line 2, no need to transfer. 1,500 won, 50 minutes
Note: If you come to Busan from the cities in the west from Busan such as Changwon, Masan, Jinju, Jeonra province and so on, you are going to arrive at this Bus Station(terminal).
4. Nopodong Bus terminal(Station) to Bexco
: Bus 1002. 1,700 won 1 hour. If you are going to Haeunda, take off at the Bexco and take a Subway from there.
Note: If you come from the northern part from Busan, such as Pohang, Ulsan, Daeseon, Seoul, you are going to get to this Station(Terminal).