A considerate tip
“Choose Air Cruise for a standard solid-floor cabin or Crystal Cruise for a transparent floor; select based on comfort, not just the view. Fares, waiting times and same-day service can change. Check the official live-status page before leaving, especially in strong wind, rain, fog or near closing time; ticketing typically closes before operations finish.”
Practical notes
- Address
- Songdo Bay Station · 171 Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan Taxi card: 부산광역시 서구 송도해변로 171 (송도베이정거장)
- Hours
- Hours are 09:00–20:00 in Jan–Feb and Dec, 09:00–21:00 in Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov, and 09:00–22:00 in Jul–Aug. Ticketing ends 30 minutes before closing; weather may change or shorten service.
- Getting there
- For Songdo Bay Station, take Metro Line 1 to Jagalchi Station (Exit 2), transfer at Chungmu-dong Junction to Bus 6, 26, 30, 71, 96 or 96-1, then get off near Amnam-dong Community Service Center and walk about 10 minutes. A taxi is simpler if you are carrying luggage; show the Korean taxi card below.
Find it in Korean
Use this name in maps and taxis
When an English place name does not work well, use the Korean search name below to get there with less friction.
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송도해상케이블카 송도베이정거장
A short place name, prepared for maps.
Times and venue conditions can change. Confirm important details with the official source before you go.
Plan this visit
Songdo Cable Car: choose your cabin, then plan the west-Busan coast around it.
The cable car is a straightforward way to see Songdo from above, but weather, operating hours, and ticket type should decide your timing.
Route
Songdo Beach ↔ Amnam Park
across the bay
Standard cabin
Air Cruise
adult return KRW 19,000 · checked 31 Oct 2026
Glass-floor cabin
Crystal Cruise
adult return KRW 24,000 · checked 31 Oct 2026
Ticket sales
30 min before close
check weather first
A simple plan
Take the view, then keep moving.
Choose a cabin: Air Cruise is the standard cabin. Crystal Cruise has a transparent floor; choose it only if that view matters to you, not because it is required for the route.
Time it: Late afternoon can pair the sea view with sunset or city lights, but queues and weather can change. Book or check the operator’s live information before making a long trip.
After: At the Amnam Park side, continue to the coastal walk if conditions and footwear are suitable. Combine Songdo with Jagalchi, BIFF Square, or Gamcheon for a west-Busan day.
Before leaving your hotel
Regular hours vary by season: 09:00–20:00 in January–February and December, 09:00–21:00 in March–June and September–November, and 09:00–22:00 in July–August. Weather or operating conditions can change the schedule.
Quick answers
Is Songdo Cable Car worth it?
It is worth it when you want an easy coastal view and can combine it with Songdo Beach or Amnam Park. It is less useful if your day is already focused on Haeundae, which is across the city.
What is the difference between Air Cruise and Crystal Cruise?
Both travel the same route. Crystal Cruise has a transparent floor and costs more; Air Cruise is the standard cabin and is enough for the bay view.
Can Songdo Cable Car close because of weather?
Yes. Operating hours may change because of bad weather or other conditions. Check the official live operation page before you travel to Songdo.
Checking current conditions…
Live check before you go
View nearby official road cameras
Use official traffic cameras to check nearby road or coastal access. A camera may not show the attraction itself, and a feed can be temporarily unavailable at the operator’s discretion.
Open official cameras