Songdo Bay Station (Songdo Cable Car)

An incredible experience and a must for anyone visiting Busan! We chose the Crystal Cruise cabin with the clear glass floor, and I highly recommend it for the added thrill. Floating 86 meters above the sparkling emerald sea is unforgettable. The views of Songdo Beach, Namhang Bridge, the rugged coastline, and the city are spectacular from start to finish. The journey takes you to Songdo Sky Park at the upper station, which is a destination in itself. There are beautiful observation decks, fun photo opportunities (including a dinosaur park), and lovely walking trails. Pro tip: After the cable car ride, walk along the Songdo Cloud Trails (the skywalk) next to the station. It is another fantastic way to enjoy the ocean scenery. It is best to book tickets online to avoid long queues, especially on weekends. However, you can only use online tickets the next day.

We visited Songdo Bay Sky Park last December 19 as part of the Visit Busan Pass, and this is definitely a must-try when you are in Busan. The views from the cable car are amazing and give you a great perspective of the coast. On the way back, we rode the crystal cable car and it was pretty windy, so it swayed side to side for a bit, which honestly scared us. Thankfully, it stabilized after passing one of the towers. The Sky Park itself is well laid out, with food stalls where you can grab snacks and drinks. The suspension bridge is also easily accessible from the park and worth checking out. Overall, a fun experience with great views and something I would highly recommend adding to your Busan itinerary.

The cable car ride was very relaxing. The ticketing system was seamless, selfserve kiosk or manned desk. Head up to the fourth floor to board the cable car. Very scenic and calming. The crystal cabin isn't necessary, we weren't looking at our feet at all so would recommend just getting the regular cabin (cheaper and shorter line too).

The Busan Air Cruise is a popular cable car that goes over the ocean at Songdo Beach. The ride gives visitors a panoramic views of the coastline. It connects Songnim Park to Amnam Park. The operating hours are from 9.00am to 9.00pm. There are 2 types of cable cars, the standard cabin and the glass bottom cabin. Their ticket prices are different too, please refer to my photo.

We visited the Songdo Cable Car on a weekday in October. There was a moderate lineup for the standard cruise. I would guess that the weekend crowds in the Summer would be insane. We opted to pay KRW17000 pp to ride the "Crystal Cruise" which allows you to bypass the lineup for the standard cruise (KRW13,000 pp) and ride in a glass bottom car. Because nobody else paid the extra, we were the only two passengers in the glass bottom cable car. Gimmicky, but still fun. It is a decently long ride with spectacular views. We only went one way. After we explored the suspension bridge on the other side, we ordered an Uber taxi and went to Gamcheon.

Loved it. The ticket line was quick with both machines and a counter available, and everything moved efficiently. They never forced a full eight people into a car and tried to keep each group together. The first time I went there was a big line, but they still paired me with just one other person. The ride back was just as smooth. I chose the clear glass bottom option and it was amazing to see jellyfish drifting below. A fun and unique experience I would recommend to anyone visiting Busan.

There's two places you can take the cable car ride...we went to the top part and took a one way transfer down. You can take countries as well. Very affordable and a fun little ride! After being dropped off below we were able to eat and check out the beach and bay.

I bought my ticket on Klook the day before as the website was not very "English friendly." Nevertheless, the views are stunning. Do not miss out on this if you are in Busan.