To help you see how busy Busan Station Station (Line 1) gets over the course of a day, we aggregated Busan Transportation Corporation's published hourly boarding and alighting data from 2026-01-01 to 2026-07-31 (212 days) by station. The average daily ridership (boarding plus alighting) at Busan Station Station is about 50,367, and this article shows exactly when it is busiest and when it is quietest, hour by hour.
Busan Station Station Boarding and alighting summary
Line 1 · 2026-01-01~2026-07-31 average
- Average daily boarding
- 24,985
- Average daily alighting
- 25,383
- Peak boarding time
- 18:00–19:00
- Peak alighting time
- 08:00–09:00
Busan Station Station Average boarding and alighting by time
Line 1 · Station number 113
| Time | Average boarding | Average alighting |
|---|---|---|
| 01:00–02:00 | 0 | 3 |
| 02:00–03:00 | 0 | 0 |
| 03:00–04:00 | 0 | 0 |
| 04:00–05:00 | 4 | 1 |
| 05:00–06:00 | 128 | 220 |
| 06:00–07:00 | 185 | 557 |
| 07:00–08:00 | 417 | 1,243 |
| 08:00–09:00 | 1,010 | 2,843 |
| 09:00–10:00 | 1,174 | 1,723 |
| 10:00–11:00 | 1,603 | 1,259 |
| 11:00–12:00 | 1,785 | 1,415 |
| 12:00–13:00 | 1,518 | 1,689 |
| 13:00–14:00 | 1,934 | 1,597 |
| 14:00–15:00 | 1,526 | 1,616 |
| 15:00–16:00 | 1,880 | 1,595 |
| 16:00–17:00 | 2,064 | 1,807 |
| 17:00–18:00 | 2,252 | 1,902 |
| 18:00–19:00 | 2,617 | 1,869 |
| 19:00–20:00 | 1,474 | 1,447 |
| 20:00–21:00 | 1,201 | 1,042 |
| 21:00–22:00 | 985 | 828 |
| 22:00–23:00 | 837 | 475 |
| 23:00–24:00 | 378 | 220 |
| 24:00–01:00 | 14 | 33 |
Average Daily Ridership at Busan Station Station
The average daily boarding count at Busan Station Station is 24,985, and the average daily alighting count is 25,383. Adding the two together gives an average daily ridership of about 50,367.
These figures are daily averages calculated from the original data Busan Transportation Corporation published over 212 days, from 2026-01-01 to 2026-07-31. They represent the typical scale of usage over that period, not the real-time headcount on any specific date.
The Busiest Time for Boarding at Busan Station Station
The busiest time for boarding at Busan Station Station is 18:00–19:00, with an average of 2,617 riders boarding in that hour. Boarding tends to concentrate in the afternoon or evening here.
Conversely, the quietest hour while trains are running is 03:00–04:00, with an average of 0 riders boarding. If you want more room to sit, this time slot can be a useful reference.
The Busiest Time for Alighting at Busan Station Station
By alighting, 08:00–09:00 has an average of 2,843 riders getting off, making it the hour when the most passengers use this station as their destination.
Comparing the peak boarding hour (18:00–19:00) with the peak alighting hour (08:00–09:00) gives a sense of when Busan Station Station is used more as a starting point versus a destination.
Comparing Weekday and Weekend Usage Patterns
Boarding at Busan Station Station averages 24,772 riders a day on weekdays and 25,524 on weekends, so there is not much difference by day of week.
The table below shows the full average boarding and alighting figures broken down by hour from 1:00 to 24:00. Busy hours are highlighted, which can help when planning a visit or a transfer.
Notes on Reading This Data
The figures on this page are averages of the source data by station for the period 2026-01-01–2026-07-31. Actual congestion can differ from this average due to construction, events, or seasonal factors, such as higher summer ridership at stations near beaches or amusement parks.
This data cannot tell you real-time train congestion or the current day's operating conditions. For accurate up-to-the-minute status, check on-site station guidance or Busan Transportation Corporation's official channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people use Busan Station Station each day?
Based on data published by Busan Transportation Corporation (2026-01-01–2026-07-31), the average daily boarding count at Busan Station Station is 24,985 and the average daily alighting count is 25,383.
What is the busiest time at Busan Station Station?
For boarding, it is 18:00–19:00 (average 2,617), and for alighting, it is 08:00–09:00 (average 2,843).
Is Busan Station Station busier on weekdays or weekends?
Boarding at Busan Station Station averages 24,772 riders a day on weekdays and 25,524 on weekends, so there is not much difference by day of week.
Is this real-time information?
No. The figures on this page are averages of the source data from 2026-01-01 to 2026-07-31 by station, and do not show real-time train congestion or the current day's passenger count. Check on-site conditions before you actually travel.
Data Source and Usage Notes
This page aggregates by station the hourly boarding and alighting passenger data (2026-01-01–2026-07-31) published by Busan Transportation Corporation. The figures are period averages, not real-time congestion, so check on-site conditions before you actually travel.