Quick answer
A 6-night South Korea trip covering Seoul and Busan costs about ₹92,000–1,30,000 per person from India, twin sharing, including return flights and the visa. The upper figure covers 3-star to 4-star hotels, the KTX, DMZ and Nami Island tours, entry fees and meals. Luxury trips start around ₹2.8 lakh. Flights and hotels make up two-thirds of the cost.
South Korea at three budgets
Budget
Starting from
₹92,000
per person, twin sharing
3-star hotels in Hongdae or near Seoul Station and in Busan, no meals included, KTX, self-guided sightseeing with one DMZ tour; return economy flights with one stop.
Mid-range
Starting from
₹1,30,000
per person, twin sharing
3-star and 4-star hotels in Myeongdong and Haeundae, KTX, DMZ and Nami Island tours, airport transfers, entry fees and meals; return economy flights, non-stop from Delhi.
Luxury
Starting from
₹2,80,000
per person, twin sharing
5-star hotels in Seoul and Haeundae, private guide and car, premium experiences; return economy flights.
Starting prices per person on twin sharing for 6 nights, reflecting typical market rates at the time of review. Peak dates (Diwali, Christmas–New Year, May–June school holidays) cost more. GST and TCS apply as per law on packages.
Where the money goes (mid-range, per person)
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights | ₹40,000–65,000 | Non-stop from Delhi; one stop from other metros |
| Visa | ₹4,000–5,000 | Single-entry tourist visa plus visa-centre service charge |
| Hotels, 6 nights | ₹30,000–45,000 | Twin sharing; about ₩160,000–240,000 per room per night |
| KTX Seoul–Busan–Seoul | ₹7,500–8,000 | — |
| DMZ and Nami Island tours | ₹8,000–12,000 | — |
| Airport transfers and local transport | ₹4,000–6,000 | — |
| Entry fees and observation decks | ₹3,000–5,000 | — |
| Meals | ₹15,000–24,000 | ₹2,500–4,000 a day |
| Travel insurance | ₹1,000–2,000 | — |
Return flight fares from Indian cities
| From | Typical return economy fare |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹40,000–65,000 |
| Mumbai | ₹45,000–70,000 |
| Bengaluru | ₹45,000–70,000 |
| Chennai | ₹45,000–72,000 |
Booked 4–8 weeks ahead outside peak holidays. Last-minute and festive fares run higher.
How to spend less without ruining the trip
- Travelling on a registered group tour? Ask about Korea's visa fee waiver for Indian group tourists, reported to run until 30 June 2027.
- Take the AREX train or airport limousine bus from Incheon instead of a ₹4,000–5,500 taxi.
- Eat set lunches and convenience-store meals; Korean convenience stores are excellent and cheap.
- Rent a hanbok for free entry to Seoul's royal palaces.
- Book KTX tickets early for weekends; the Korail Pass for foreigners only pays off with several long trips.
- Claim instant tax refunds on shopping with your passport; many stores deduct the tax at the till.
How much does a South Korea trip cost from India?
A 6-night South Korea trip covering Seoul and Busan costs about ₹92,000–1,30,000 per person from India, twin sharing, including return flights and the visa. The lower figure assumes 3-star hotels, self-guided days and one DMZ tour; the higher one assumes better-located 3-star and 4-star hotels, the DMZ and Nami Island tours, the KTX and meals out. Luxury trips start around ₹2.8 lakh.
Korea costs more than Southeast Asia, mainly because of longer flights, the visa and Seoul's hotel rates. On the ground it's good value: palaces charge ₩3,000 (about ₹190), the metro is cheap, and convenience-store meals are filling.
What drives the cost?
| Factor | Cheaper | Pricier |
|---|---|---|
| Season | January–February (outside Seollal), early March | Cherry blossom weeks, October |
| Base | Hongdae, Seoul Station area | Gangnam, 4-star Myeongdong |
| Day trips | DIY shuttle bus to Nami | Private guided tours |
| Food | Convenience stores, set lunches | Korean barbecue dinners |
Visa costs
Indian passport holders need a visa for mainland Korea, applied for through the Korea Visa Application Centre in India. Budget about ₹4,000–5,000 for a single-entry tourist visa including the service charge, and allow three to four weeks. Jeju Island is visa-free for 30 days only if you fly there directly from abroad. See the South Korea visa guide or our visa assistance service.
Daily spending
Budget ₹3,500–5,500 per person per day for meals, transport and entry fees, excluding the hotel. A convenience-store meal costs ₩5,000–8,000 (₹300–500) and a casual restaurant meal ₩10,000–15,000 (₹630–950). Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis; carry some cash for T-money top-ups and market stalls. A forex card avoids heavy bank mark-ups; see our foreign exchange service.
TCS is added to overseas tour packages booked in India. It's claimable against your income tax, so you get it back when you file your return.
Matching the cost to a plan
Our 7-day Korea itinerary uses the same six nights, with a mid-range land cost from about ₹65,000 per person before meals. Pick a season with the best time to visit South Korea and ask us for a quote.
Frequently asked questions
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