Busan taxi fare for 5 km
What the meter should show for 5 km in a regular (mid-size) Busan taxi, with no surcharge for leaving the city and tolls not included. Calculated with our Busan taxi fare calculator.
By time of day
| Departure | Light traffic | Slow traffic |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | ₩7,000 | ₩7,000–₩7,900 |
| 23:00 (+20%) | ₩8,400 | ₩8,400–₩9,500 |
| 00:00 (+30%) | ₩9,100 | ₩9,100–₩10,300 |
“Slow traffic” assumes 5 minutes crawling at walking pace (15 km/h or less), which the meter charges by time — the lower figure counts that stretch by time only, the higher one adds the full distance too. Your real trip depends on traffic. www.busan.go.kr
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Other distances in Busan
| Distance | Daytime | Late night (peak) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 km | ₩5,500 | ₩7,200 |
| 5 km | ₩7,000 | ₩9,100 |
| 10 km | ₩10,800 | ₩14,000 |
| 15 km | ₩14,600 | ₩19,000 |
| 20 km | ₩18,400 | ₩23,900 |
| 30 km | ₩26,000 | ₩33,800 |
The same 5 km in Seoul: about ₩7,300 by day, ₩10,200 late at night. Seoul 5 km in detail.
FAQ
How much is a 5 km taxi ride in Busan?
About ₩7,000 in the daytime with light traffic, and ₩7,000–₩7,900 if you spend 5 minutes crawling in traffic. Tolls are extra.
How much more is a 5 km taxi late at night?
From 23:00 it is about ₩8,400 (+20%), and about ₩9,100 at 00:00 (+30%) — ₩2,100 more than by day.
Is a 5 km taxi cheaper in Seoul or Busan?
By day with light traffic, 5 km is about ₩7,300 in Seoul and ₩7,000 in Busan. Seoul’s base fare is ₩4,800 for the first 1.6 km, Busan’s ₩4,800 for 2 km, and the per-metre rates differ.