The most annoying part of a Busan trip isn’t buying tickets — it’s buying tickets over and over at every single stop. Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae, Jagalchi Market, Gwangan Bridge… no matter how tight your itinerary is, standing in ticket lines eats up half your day. The Visit Busan Pass exists to fix exactly that: one pass covers entry to 40+ attractions, and the card version even doubles as a transit card.

Who Should Actually Get This Pass

Your Busan trip is short — 2 to 5 days — and you don’t want to burn time waiting in ticket lines
You’ll be using the subway, buses, or taxis frequently and want tickets and transit combined
You’re planning to hit 3 or more paid attractions or experiences
It’s your first time in Busan and you’d like a ready-made list of solid attractions to work from
You want to save a little extra — beyond entry tickets, there are discounts at 160+ partner stores for food, shopping, and activities

Four Pass Types — Here’s How to Pick

Type	What You Get	Validity	Best For
24-Hour Pass	Unlimited entry to eligible attractions for 24 hours from first use	24 hours from first use	Fast-paced, single-day sightseeing sprints
48-Hour Pass	Unlimited entry to eligible attractions for 48 hours from first use	48 hours from first use	2–3 day trips where you want to fit in more stops
Big3 (1 from Group A + 2 from Group B)	Choose 3 attractions to redeem	180 days from first use	Travelers who just want a few must-see spots
Big5 (2 from Group A + 3 from Group B)	Choose 5 attractions to redeem	180 days from first use	Longer trips or travelers who want to explore more landmarks

The count-based passes (Big3/Big5) stay valid for a full 180 days, so there’s no pressure to use them all up right away.

Attraction Highlights — You Can’t Go Wrong With These

Gamcheon Culture Village: Busan’s most photogenic spot, a hillside village of colorful houses and murals. With the pass, you redeem entry directly — no separate ticket line.

Haeundae Beach area: Busan’s signature beach district, packed with nearby attractions and activities — perfect for a relaxed half-day stroll.

Jagalchi Market: One of Korea’s largest seafood markets. The pass covers nearby experiences that make the visit smoother.

Gwangan Bridge area: Lit up at night, Gwangan Bridge is one of the best photo spots in the city, and the surrounding area has plenty to do during the day too.

The Card Version Doubles as a Transit Card

If you go with the card version of the Visit Busan Pass, it’s not just for attraction redemption — it also works as a rechargeable transit card for Busan’s subway, buses, and taxis, and any unused balance is refundable. Important: this transit function is only available on the card version — the mobile pass does not include it.

A Hidden Perk for Foreign Travelers: Free Olive Young Gift

At 10 designated Olive Young stores, foreign travelers who spend at least ₩60,000 in a single purchase can get a free gift. Since most people end up stopping by Olive Young for cosmetics anyway, it’s an easy little bonus to grab along the way.

How to Get Your Pass — 3 Simple Steps

Book online and get your e-voucher: Complete your purchase through KKday and you’ll receive a digital voucher — keep it saved on your phone.
Redeem your physical pass at a pickup location: Available at Incheon Airport T1/T2, Gimpo Airport, Gimhae Airport tourist info centers, Busan Station, and select hotels/cafés. Bring your passport and voucher.
Exchange the pass for entry at each attraction: The pass itself isn’t a ticket — you show it at the attraction’s counter to exchange it for an actual entry ticket.

Things to Know Before You Buy

Foreign travelers only — Korean residents cannot purchase this product.
Free cancellation before use, but once you’ve redeemed your first attraction, it’s non-refundable.
The pass is not a ticket itself — you must exchange it for an entry ticket at each attraction’s counter.
Lotte World Busan’s Magic Pass (fast-track queue) is not included — that needs to be purchased separately.

FAQ

Q1: Should I get the time-based or count-based pass? If your schedule is packed and you want to hit multiple attractions in a short window, the 24-hour or 48-hour pass makes more sense. If you only care about a handful of must-see spots and your trip is spread out, Big3 or Big5 give you more flexibility.

Q2: What’s the difference between the mobile and card versions? The big one is the transit function — the card version works as a rechargeable subway/bus/taxi card (refundable), while the mobile version is for attraction redemption only.

Q3: Can Korean citizens buy this? No — this is exclusively for foreign travelers, and a passport is typically required at both purchase and redemption.

Q4: What do I need to bring when picking up my pass? Your KKday voucher and passport are required. You can redeem the physical pass at tourist info centers in Incheon, Gimpo, or Gimhae Airport, at Busan Station, or other designated pickup points.

When you book, use the app discount code APP5OFF for 5% off your first order (up to $3).