Sacheon Bus Fares to Rise from October 1... How Much Will Each Route Increase?

Changes in Major Intercity and Express Bus Fares Departing from Samcheonpo
Up to 3,200 Won Increase for Seoul South, 1,100 Won for Busan, and 500 Won for Jinju

Following the nationwide adjustment of intercity and express bus fares, the fares for major intercity and express bus routes in Sacheon, Gyeongnam, will increase starting October 1.

This fare adjustment marks the first increase in about three years since July 2023, with intercity and express bus fares across the country rising by an average of 9%. The revised fares will also apply to routes operating in the Sacheon area.

[Photo by Sacheon City] Fare change details for major intercity and express bus routes in Sacheon area. Following the nationwide intercity and express bus fare adjustment, the updated fares for key routes including Samcheonpo to Seoul Nambu, Jinju, Changwon, and Busan will be applied starting October 1.

Among major routes in Sacheon, the express bus fare between Samcheonpo and Seoul South Terminal will rise by 3,200 won, from the previous 36,000 won to 39,200 won. For the same section, the intercity bus fare will increase by 2,700 won, from 29,400 won to 32,100 won.

The fares for major intercity bus routes departing from Samcheonpo will also be adjusted.

The fare for the Samcheonpo–Sacheon City Hall section will go up by 200 won, from 1,700 won to 1,900 won, while the fare for Samcheonpo–Sacheon-eup will rise by 200 won, from 2,600 won to 2,800 won.

The fare for the Samcheonpo–Jinju route will increase by 500 won, from 4,800 won to 5,300 won, and the Samcheonpo–Changwon route will go up by 800 won, from 9,600 won to 10,400 won. The Samcheonpo–Busan route will rise by 1,100 won, from 11,900 won to 13,000 won.

The rate of increase varies by route. The Samcheonpo–Seoul South express bus fare will go up by approximately 8.9%, and the intercity bus fare for the same section will increase by about 9.2%. The Samcheonpo–Jinju route will see an increase of approximately 10.4%, and the Samcheonpo–Busan route by around 9.2%. The actual rate of increase differs depending on the previous fare and the fare calculation method for each route.

This fare adjustment reflects changes in transportation costs such as labor and fuel expenses, as well as the overall operating environment of the bus industry. The intercity and express bus sector had previously requested fare adjustments from the government due to rising transportation costs and other factors.

The revised fares will take effect from October 1. Accordingly, passengers traveling on these routes via the Sacheon Intercity Bus Terminal, Samcheonpo Intercity Bus Terminal, or Gonyang Terminal will need to check the updated fares during ticket reservations or on-site purchases.

This fare increase for intercity and express buses in the Sacheon area is the first adjustment in about three years since July 2023, and the transportation cost burden felt by citizens is expected to rise.

The express bus fare for Samcheonpo–Seoul South will increase by 3,200 won, the Busan route by 1,100 won, and the Jinju route by 500 won. Although these increases are the result of a nationwide fare adjustment, sufficient guidance on the updated fares and applicable dates is necessary, as this directly affects passengers who rely heavily on public transportation, depending on the route.

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