BUSAN · CLIFFS & BEACHFRONTS
Busan coastal walks
Take Igidae for a defined cliff walk, Gwangalli for the bridge across the bay, or Haeundae for a beachfront outing from Metro Line 2. The route home is different for each.
Compare the walks
START WITH THE OUTING
Which walk fits your day?
Choose Igidae when the walking route is the main event. Choose a beach when you want to decide the length of your walk after you arrive.
| Place | Choose it for | The walk | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igidae to Oryukdo | A defined coastal trail between two bus stops | 4.7 km · point to point | Metro Line 2 and Nam-gu 2; finish at Oryukdo Quay |
| Gwangalli Beach | A beach and bridge view at your own pace | Beachfront outing · choose your turning point | Gwangan Station, Line 2, Exit 5 |
| Haeundae Beach | A broad beach below the Haeundae skyline | Beachfront outing · return to the same station | Haeundae Station, Line 2, Exit 5 |
01 / Busan
Igidae to Oryukdo
이기대·오륙도
Choose this forA point-to-point coastal trail with steps, wooded slopes and rock formations.
From Dongsaengmal, follow the coast toward Oryukdo Quay. Bridges and steps link rocky shoreline views with wooded slopes. The far end is your return-bus starting point, so keep both trailheads in your route plan.
The 4.7 km covers Dongsaengmal to Oryukdo Quay. Oryukdo Skywalk is a separate glass viewpoint at the far end.
Getting there
- Take Busan Metro Line 2 to Kyungsung University–Pukyong National University (경성대·부경대역). Leave by Exit 5 and find the Kyungsung University Entrance bus stop (경성대학교입구).
- Board village bus Nam-gu 2 (남구2) toward Oryukdo Quay and get off at Bunpo High School (분포고등학교). Visit Busan gives about nine minutes to the park; continue to the signed Dongsaengmal trailhead (동생말) to start the 4.7 km walk.
- Start the coastal trail at Dongsaengmal and follow it toward Oryukdo Quay (오륙도선착장). The far end has a different bus stop.
Getting back
For Metro Line 2, board village bus Nam-gu 2 (남구2) at Oryukdo Quay (오륙도선착장). Get off at Kyungsung University Entrance (경성대학교입구) and walk to the metro station. Check quay departures in Busan’s bus system before setting out.
02 / Busan
Gwangalli Beach
광안리해수욕장
Choose this forA beach walk with Gwangan Bridge in view and a return to the same metro station.
Gwangalli faces the bay and Gwangan Bridge. Arrive from Gwangan Station, explore the beachfront and turn back when you are ready. This is a useful choice when you want sea views without committing to the full Igidae trail.
Visit Busan places the beach about a 13-minute walk from Exit 5. That is the station approach, separate from any walk along the shore.
Getting there
- Use Exit 5 at Gwangan Station.
- Walk about 13 minutes to the Gwangalli beachfront at 219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro.
Getting back
Walk back to Gwangan Station (광안역) for Metro Line 2. Use the station as your return destination before choosing a train toward your next stop.
Official route and transport sources
03 / Busan
Haeundae Beach
해운대해수욕장
Choose this forAn open beach and city skyline, with the length of the outing left to you.
The curve of Haeundae’s beach sits below a long seafront skyline. From the metro, walk to the sand and choose how far to explore along the beachfront before heading back to the station.
Visit Busan gives about 15 minutes on foot from Exit 5 to the beach at 264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro.
Getting there
- Leave the station through Exit 5.
- Walk about 15 minutes to the beach at 264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro.
Getting back
Return to Haeundae Station (해운대역) for Metro Line 2. If you continue beyond the beach, plan the onward route from your actual finishing point.
Official route and transport sources
MAKE THE JOURNEY WORK
Before choosing your departure
One coast, three different outings
Igidae has a defined 4.7 km route and a bus at the far end. Gwangalli and Haeundae are beach destinations where you can set your own turning point.
Keep the bus name in Korean
For Igidae, save 남구2, 분포고등학교 and 오륙도선착장. You leave the outward bus at Bunpo High School, then return from Oryukdo Quay after the walk.
Choose one main walk
Pick the cliff trail or a beachfront as the focus of the day. If you add another place, use its own metro and bus directions instead of assuming the coastline forms one continuous walking route.