01
KTX interior sequence
KORAIL provided a soon-to-retire train, rented for six weeks. Actors performed inside a stationary train with vibration and sound simulators.
← Back to List
영화 · 2016 · Horror
Train to Busan
부산행
Synopsis
Follow the route of Train to Busan and discover the real train stations and filming locations of this thrilling zombie blockbuster.
Locations
3 spots
Region
부산 · 대전 · 충남
Released
July 20, 2016
Director
Yeon Sang-ho
All Locations
3 · in order
Itinerary
A Day's Journey
A route that follows the work's scenes in order. Match the travel times and filming hours, and the air of that day will come close to you.
01
부산역
영화의 최종 목적지이자 생존자들이 도착하는 부산역 장면
KTX 부산역 하차
02
대전역
KTX가 대전역에 정차하면서 본격적인 혼란이 시작되는 긴장감 넘치는 장면
KTX 대전역 하차
03
천안아산역 (KTX 정차 장면)
열차가 중간 정차하며 승객들의 불안이 고조되는 장면이 촬영된 역
KTX 천안아산역 하차
Editorial · 01
Train to Busan, a Single Line
Train to Busan, a single line of rails
Yeon Sang-ho's 2016 <Train to Busan> received a five-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Midnight Screening and set the standard for the Korean zombie genre. The film tracks the time and tracks of a single KTX from Seoul to Busan.
The KTX interior shots were filmed over six weeks aboard a retired train rented from KORAIL. The platforms at Cheonan-Asan, Daejeon, and Busan were each designed with a different time of day and a different texture of chaos.
The final Busan Station sequence was shot at dawn. Since the station's interior couldn't be controlled, the team filmed at the platform's outer edge and used the station's own lighting to recreate the feeling of an arriving morning.
Daughter — Dad will protect you. — Seok-woo
Still · 2016 · Yeon Sang-ho
Behind · 02
What happened behind the scenes?
02
Daejeon Station platform escape
The Daejeon scene ran from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. after closing. Two full days went into rehearsing the choreography of 200 zombie extras.
03
Busan Station ending
The final tunnel entry is not a tunnel near Busan Station — it's CG composited for 'Train to Busan.' The CG team referenced real tunnel lighting and rendered for two months.
Guide · 03
Where should you go?
Best Season
Year-round · August best matches the film's climate
Transport
KTX direct · no transfers required
DAY 1 · Seoul → Busan
07:00
KTX departure from Seoul Station
Book a forward-facing window seat — same as the film.
08:00
Passing Cheonan-Asan Station
A brief platform check through the window.
08:40
Daejeon Station stop
2–3 minute dwell · photographing the real platform is possible.
09:50
Arrive Busan Station
Compare angles to the film at the station plaza.
Pilgrimage · 04
How are fans visiting?
How to Pose
01
Busan Station plaza
Compose so the station signage occupies the upper third — low angle.
02
Daejeon Station platform
Move quickly within the 2–3 minute dwell time. Stay behind the safety line.
Check-ins
1,980
People who have walked this journey
Visitor Notes
“Replaying the scenes in real time as the KTX rolls — that's the joy. Take the forward-facing window seat.”
“Photos at Busan Station plaza come out better at dusk. Time it for golden hour.”
“Don't get off at Daejeon for photos. Don't disturb the station staff.”
Nearby · 05
What's near the filming spots?
Busan Station
3 SPOTS
Choryang Ibagu-gil
Hillside road behind the station · Korean War history tour.
View
Chinatown
Across from the station · dim sum and Chinese cuisine clustered.
Food
40-Step Culture Center
Korean War-era installation art and a viewing terrace.
View
Daejeon Station
2 SPOTS
Sungsimdang Daejeon Station branch
The fried-soboro and chive bread are legendary. Expect a queue at opening.
Food
Daedong Sky Park
10 min by car from the station, with a night view of Daejeon.
Nature
View on Map
DIAGRAMMATIC · SWAP FOR LIVE MAP
s01 · 부산역
s02 · 대전역
s03 · 천안아산역 (KTX 정차 장면)
부산 · 대전 · 충남
Travel · Plan Your Trip
Travel With This Work
What else can you explore?
2 WORKSRealScene © 2026
Train to Busan · 부산행