Songdo Bay Station is the starting point of the Songdo cable car, now called the Busan Air Cruise, at Songnim Park on the east side of Songdo Beach in Busan. The line crosses the water for about 1.62 km to Songdo Sky Park station at Amnam Park. From the cabin you see the beach, Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, Namhangdaegyo Bridge, the Dullegil coastal road and the rock cliffs. Some cabins have a glass floor. On the Amnam Park side there are walking trails, a suspension bridge, a playground and food stalls.
The route across Songdo Bay
The cable car starts at Songdo Bay Station in Songnim Park, on the east side of Songdo Beach. It ends at Songdo Sky Park station in Amnam Park, on the west side, at the tip of the peninsula. The line is about 1.62 km long in each direction and passes over the sea for most of the way.
At its highest point the cabin is close to 300 feet above the water. Along the route you can see Songdo Beach, Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, Namhangdaegyo Bridge, the Songdo Coastal Dullegil Road and the rock cliffs along the shore. The view runs in all directions, over both the city and the open sea.
From 1964 to the 2017 reopening
The first cable car in Korea opened here in 1964. It closed in 1988. The current line opened in June 2017, and it was built partly to bring more visitors to Songdo Beach. It was first known as the Songdo Marine Cable Car and now operates as the Busan Air Cruise. You will see both names in guides and on signs.
Choosing a cabin and ticket
There are two kinds of cabin: standard, and a glass-floor type known as the crystal cabin. The glass floor shows the sea below and the hills ahead. A round trip costs roughly 15,000 to 20,000 won per person, depending on the cabin you pick.
The station recommends buying tickets in advance. Both card and mobile payments are accepted, and the station has a restroom, a restaurant and paid parking.
At Amnam Park
The Sky Park station opens onto Amnam Park, which suits a longer stay. There is an observation deck, an outdoor playground and a dinosaur park with animatronic figures. The Songdo suspension bridge is here too, along with a forest park, hiking trails and street food stalls.
Because of this, the cable car is a common choice for families with children. Walkers can use the trails on the peninsula to spend more time on the headland.
Planning around the ride
Songdo is known for its sunsets, and the evening is a popular time on the beach. The cable car runs until 9 pm, so a ride after dark is possible, though daytime gives clearer views.
The station is close to Gamcheon Cultural Village, and the two fit into one day, either before or after the village. Each summer the Busan Sea Festival brings live performances to Songdo Beach.
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How much does the Songdo cable car cost?
A round trip is about 15,000 to 20,000 won per person, depending on the cabin type. Tickets are best bought in advance.
Where does the Songdo cable car go?
It runs from Songdo Bay Station at Songnim Park on the east side of Songdo Beach to Songdo Sky Park station at Amnam Park on the west side. The line is about 1.62 km each way.
Is there a glass-bottom cabin?
Yes. The crystal cabin has a see-through floor and shows the sea and mountains below. It costs more than the standard cabin.
Is the Songdo cable car good for children?
Yes. Amnam Park at the top has a dinosaur park, an outdoor playground, an observation deck and a suspension bridge.
Is the station wheelchair accessible?
The entrance, restroom and parking lot are wheelchair accessible.
