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Seoul’s public bus system is a well-developed, cheap, and convenient form of transportation. All buses are color coded: blue buses connect different districts of the city along main route, green buses connect subway stations and main blue bus routes with residential areas, smaller green maeul (local) buses travel shorter routes within a single district or neighborhood, yellow buses travel in a circulation route in the city center, and red buses connect the city with surrounding areas. However, due to the lack of English signs and information at bus stops, Seoul’s buses can be more difficult to use for first time travelers to Korea. Major stops are usually announced in English and Korean.
Smartphone and tablet users can download apps for navigating the bus system in English or Korean, such as SeoulBus.
| Bus | Adult | Youth (13-18) | Children (6-12) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue, Green | 1,300 won | 1,300 won | 450 won |
| Maeul (local) | 1,000 won | 550 won | 300 won |
| Yellow | 1,200 won | 1,200 won | 350 won |
| Red | 2,400 won | 2,400 won | 1,200 won |
※Tmoney card users receive a 100 won discount.
※Up to four transfers between buses and between bus and subways are free for Tmoney users. To transfer, make sure you scan the Tmoney card at the reader by the bus’ front or rear doors when exiting. Transfer must take place within 30 minutes (1 hour for travel between 9pm and 7am) and 10km of disembarking.
The KTX is Korea’s high-speed rail system that connects Seoul to the southern regions of the peninsula. Traveling up to 300km/hr, travel from Seoul to Busan takes just 2 hours and 18 minutes. Tickets can be purchased up to 60 days in advance of your travel date at any train station, large post office, travel agency, and the official KTX website (here).
| Line | Route | Mon / Thurs | Fri / Sun & Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeongbu | Seoul (Seoul Station) ? Busan | 43,000 ~ 53,700 won | 46,500 ~ 57,700 won |
| Honam | Seoul (Yongsan Station) / Gwangju | 36,900 won | 39,700 won |
| Honam | Seoul (Yongsan Station) / Mokpo | 41,600 won | 44,700 won |
| Gyeongjeon | Seoul (Seoul Station) / Masan | 48,600 won | 52,300 won |
| Jeolla | Seoul (Yongsan Station) / Yeosu Expo | 42,800 won | 46,000 won |
Express buses connect Seoul with the rest of Korea and are convenient to get to destinations that are not connected by rail. There are two major intercity bus terminals in Korea: Express Bus Terminal, and DongSeoul Bus Terminal. The Express Bus terminal is divided into two terminals, Gyeongbu/Yeongdong Terminal and Honam Terminal, and connects Seoul with the southern and eastern regions of Korea respectively. The DongSeoul Bus Terminal connects Seoul with the north-eastern regions of Korea. The Express Bus Terminal is located at the Express Bus Terminal Subway Station (lines 3,7, and 9). The DongSeoul Bus Terminal is located at Gangbyeon Subway Station (line 2). Times vary by route, but most buses run from 6am to 2am.
Tickets cost anywhere from 3,000~35,000 won depending on the destination. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket windows on the date of travel. When purchasing your ticket, you may choose from the more spacious premium buses with 3 seats per row, or a regular bus with 4 seats per row.
> Routes from the Express Bus Terminal
| Metropolitan Cities | Busan, Ulsan, Daegu, Daejeon |
|---|---|
| Gyeonggi Province | Icheon, Anseong, Pyeongtaek |
| Gwangwon Province | Sokcho, Gangneung, Samcheok |
| Chungcheong Province | Gonju, Cheonan, Cheongju |
| Gyeongsang | Jinju, Gyeongju, Pohang |
| North Jeolla Province | Jeonju, Namwon, Sunchang |
|---|---|
| South Jeolla Province | Gwangju, Mokpo, Yeosu |
| North Chungcheong Province | Chungju, Cheongju |
| South Chungcheong Province | Yuseong, Nonsan, Cheongyang |
| Gangwon Province | Chuncheon, Cheolweon, Pocheon |
| North Gyeongsang Province | Andong, Yeongju, Yecheon |
| Gyeonggi Province | Icheon, Yeoju, Pyeongtaek |
|---|---|
| Gwangwon Province | Sokcho, Gangneung, Samcheok |
| Chungcheong Province | Gonju, Cheonan, Cheongju |
| Gyeongsang Province | Jinju, Gyeongju, Pohang |
| Jeolla Province | Gunsan, Suncheon, Jindo |
Once you have purchased your ticket, proceed to the boarding gate number on your ticket. Large luggage can be stored underneath the bus. For longer trips, buses will stop at rest areas along the highway for about 10 minutes.
The ITX is a high-speed train that connects Seoul with Chuncheon Station to the east in Gwangwon Province. The ITX trains have attendants on board that sell snacks and drinks.
Tickets can be purchased on the official website (here) up to 30 days prior to the travel date or from ticketing machines at the station. Tickets (departing from Yongsan Station) are 3,000 won to Cheongnyangni; 6,900 won to Gapyeong (Nami Island); and 9,800 won to Chuncheon.
| Route | Course | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Daegu | Seomun Market, Modern Streets Tour, Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum |
$169 USD |
| Gangwon Province | Woljeongsa Temple, Bongpyeongjang Trad- itional Market, Alpensia Ski Resort Ski Jump Tower, Jeongdongjin, Olympic Promotional Center |
$160 USD |
| South Jeolla Province (Southwestern Part) |
Salt Gallery, Salt Farming Experience, Yudalsan Mountain, Youth Street, Yeongam F1 Race Track, Image Theme Park |
$175 USD |
| North Gyeongsang Province | Sosuseowon Confucian Academy, Seonbichon Village, Buseoksa Temple, Makgeolli Experience, Hoeryongpo Village, Zipline (optional) |
$145 USD |
| Southeast Region | Sancheong Oriental Medicine Theme Park, Gimhae Gaya Theme Park, Haeundae Beach, Onggi Village |
$165 USD |
| 2016's Cities of Tourism (Muju-Jechon) |
Uirimji Reservoir, Herbal Medicine Expo Park, Cheongpung Cultural Heritage Complex, Deogyusan Mountain Gondola Ride, Meoru Wine Cave, National Taekwondo Center (Taekwondowon) |
$160 USD |
| South Jeolla Province (Eastern Part) |
Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Garden, Yeosu Expo Park, Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve, Yeosu Maritime Cable Car |
$175 USD |
The ITX is a high-speed train that connects Seoul with Chuncheon Station to the east in Gwangwon Province. The ITX trains have attendants on board that sell snacks and drinks.
Tickets can be purchased on the official website (here) up to 30 days prior to the travel date or from ticketing machines at the station. Tickets (departing from Yongsan Station) are 3,000 won to Cheongnyangni; 6,900 won to Gapyeong (Nami Island); and 9,800 won to Chuncheon.
The TMoney card is a standard transit card that can be used on any public bus, subway, taxis, and even many convenient stores. After charging your card with the desired amount, funds are deducted as the card is used. TMoney cards offer a 100 won fare discount for buses and subways, and transfer discounts between buses and subways. To receive the transfer discount, scan your card when getting on and off the bus. (Note: You must scan your card when getting off the bus at your last transfer.) The transfer discount is only valid for 30 minutes between transfers.
TMoney cards can be purchased and charged at most convenience stores, subway stations, and tourist information centers. Cards can be purchased for 3,000 won and charged with any amount. TMoney cards have no expiration date and any unused balance will remain on your card until used. If you wish to receive a refund for balances less than 20,000 won at convenience stores for a small fee. For balances greater than 20,000 won, refunds must be made at the TMoney headquarters (1st fl. TMoney Town, Seoul City Tower Building, Namdaemun-ro 5-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul). The price of the card cannot be refunded.
The TMoney Mpass is a transit card specifically designed for international visitors that require the use of public transportation multiple times a day. The card can be used up to 20 times a day for most subways and public buses. Just like regular TMoney cards, the Mpass can also be charged with additional funds to use at convenience stores, taxis, and more.
The TMoney Mpass can be purchased at the tourist information centers located in front of exit 5 and 10 on the 1st floor of Incheon Int’l Airport, the Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center, and the Gangnam Tourist Information Center. There are additional benefits for buyers at the place of purchase (excluding purchases at the Gangnam Tourist Center location). The Mpass is good for one-month from the date of purchase, and will only be activated upon use. The card expires at midnight of the last day.
| Card Type | 1 Day Pass | 2 Day Pass | 3 Day Pass | 5 Day Pass | 7 Day Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 10,000 won | 18,000 won | 25,500 won | 42,500 won | 59,500 won |
Discount & Benefits
The Mpass can also be used to receive discounts at the following locations: Seoul Museum of Art (Free), N Seoul Tower (10%), Chongdong Theater (10%), Lotte World (10%), “Sagye” Drama Exhibition (20%), Performance “Sachoom” (20%), and select restaurants in Myeong-dong.
The Seoul Citypass Plus is similar to a Tmoney card but comes with more functionality. The card itself costs 3,000 won. Once the card is purchased, funds can be deposited to use for public transportation, public pay phones, and convenience stores. It even comes with a packet of coupons that can be used at major attractions.
The Seoul Citypass Plus can be purchased at most convenience stores, subway stations, and tourist information centers.
> Tourist Information Center locations
The Seoul Citypass can be used to receive discounts at the following locations: Seoul City Tour Bus Nighttime course (20%), Seoul Museum of Art (Free), Chongdong Theater (10%), Nanta (10%), Hangang River Cruise (10%), 63 City Observatory (10%), N Seoul Tower (10%), and select restaurants and stores.
To better accommodate the growing number of tour buses, the city of Seoul is working continually to provide parking spaces in the heart of Seoul. The following lists are locations where tour buses can park in Seoul. The lists have been divided into parking garages/attached parking lots, off-street parking facilities, street parking spaces (tour buses only), street parking time limits, and temporary parking.
|
No. |
Name |
Location |
Parking Rates |
Note |
|
1 |
Gyeongbokgung Palace |
1-91 Sejong-ro, Jongno-gu |
First 2 hrs: 4,000 |
|
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2 |
Donghwa Duty Free Shop |
Gwanghwamun Jongno-gu |
Free |
|
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3 |
National Museum |
165 Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu |
3,000 won per hour |
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4 |
Lotte Department Store |
1 Sogong-dong, Jung-gu |
First 30 min: 3,000 won (1,000 won |
|
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5 |
JW Mariott Dongdaemun |
289-3 Jongno 6ga, Jongno-gu |
5,000 won per hour |
15 large buses, 15 medium buses |
|
6 |
Jau Center | 201-6 Jangchung- dong 2ga, Jung-gu |
1,500 won per |
|
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7 |
Hyatt Hotel | 747-7 Hannam- dong, Yongsan-gu |
First 30 min: 3,000 won (1,000 won |
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8 |
War Memorial of Korea |
8 Yongsan-dong 1ga, Yongsan-gu |
First 30 min free. |
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9 |
National Museum of Korea |
168-6 Yongsan- dong 6ga, Yongsan-gu |
First 30 min free. |
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10 |
Seodaemun Independence Park |
101 Hyunjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu |
900 won per 10 |
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No. |
Name |
Location |
Parking Rates |
Note |
|
1 |
Seoul Station Seobu |
122-15 Bongnae- dong, Jung-gu |
2,000 won per hour for first 2 hrs |
16 seater and over |
|
2 |
Jeokseondong Parking Facility |
150 Jeokseondong, Jongno-gu |
2,000 won per hour for first 2 hrs |
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3 |
Gwanghwamun Citizens Square |
76-14 Sejong-ro, Jongno-gu |
2,000 won per hour for first 2 hrs |
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4 |
Namsan Hanok Village |
83-1 Pildong 2ga, (the general area) |
3,000 won per hour for first 2 hrs |
1 large bus, 3 medium buses |
| 5 | Hannam-dong |
658-46 Hannam- Yongsan-gu |
3,000 won per hour for first 2 hrs (1,000 won per 10 min. thereafter) |
|
| 6 |
Sinchon Station (Gyeongui Line) |
121-9 Daehyun- Seodaemun-gu |
6,000 won per hour for first 2 hrs (1,000 won per |
|
| 7 |
Mapo Flood Reservoir |
36-1 Mapo-dong, (the general area) |
Medium Bus: Large Bus: 700 won |
24 hours |
|
No. |
Name |
Location |
Parking Rates |
Note |
|
1 |
Dongsulla-gil | 112-10 Inui-dong, Jongno-gu (the general area) |
Free |
16 seater and over |
|
2 |
Tapgol Park | 38-1 Jongno 2ga, Jongno-gu (the general area) |
Free |
36 seater and over |
|
3 |
Sopa-ro Namsan Park |
205-107 Namchang-dong, Jung-gu (the general area) |
Free |
16 seater and over |
|
4 |
Sopa-ro, in front of TBS | 4-7 Yejang-dong, Jung-gu (the general area) |
Free |
16 seater and over |
|
5 |
Sopa-ro Cable Cars | 1-15 San, Hoehyeon-dong 1ga, Jung-gu (the general area) |
Free |
36 seater and over |
|
6 |
Sowol-ro Namsan Park | 463 Namdaemun- ro 5(o)-ga, Jung-gu (the general area) |
Free |
16 seater and over |
|
7 |
Entrance to Namdaemun |
282-10 Namchang- dong, Jung-gu (the general area) |
Free |
16 seater and over |
|
8 |
Entrance to Namdaemun Market |
51-4 Namchang- dong, Jung-gu (the general area) |
Free |
16 seater and over |
|
9 |
Joongang Ilbo | 84-2 Sunhwa-dong, Jung-gu (the general area) |
Free |
16 seater and over |
|
10 |
DDP (east side) | 1-1 Euljiro 7-ga, Jung-gu (the general area) |
Free |
36 seater and over |
|
11 |
DDP (north side) | 222-3 Sindang- dong, Jung-gu |
Free |
36 seater and over |
|
12 |
Jangchungdan-ro | San9-19, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu (the general area) |
Free |
16 seater and over |
|
13 |
Blue House | 1-7 Sejong-ro, Jongno-gu (the general area) |
Free |
Regulated by security services |
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No. |
Name |
Location |
Parking Rates |
Note |
|
1 |
Itaewon-ro | The intersection in front of Cheil Worldwide and the intersection by Leeum Museum, Yongsan-gu |
Free |
07:00~21:00 |
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2 |
Changuimun-ro | 15-57 Cheongun- dong, Jongno-gu (the general area) |
Free |
10:00~19:00 (36 seater and over) |
|
3 |
Changgyeonggung-ro 1 | 2-86 Waryong- dong, Jongno-gu (the general area) |
Free |
09:00~19:00 (36 seater and over) |
|
4 |
Saemunan-ro 2-gil | 106-9 Sinmun-ro 2ga, Jongno-gu (the general area) |
Free |
09:00~21:00 (36 seater and over) |
|
5 |
In front of the DDP U:US building |
204-92 Sindang- dong, Jung-gu (the general area) |
Free |
10:00~17:00 (36 seater and over) |
|
6 |
Sajik-ro | 20 Naeja-dong, Jongno-gu (the general area) |
Free |
10:00~16:00 (36 seater and over)
|
| 131 Naeja-dong, Jongno-gu (the general area) |
Free |
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| 240 Sajik-dong, Jongno-gu (the general area) |
Free |
10:00~19:00 (36 seater and over) |
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7 |
Seongsan-ro | 117-1 Seongsan- dong, Mapo-gu |
Free |
09:00~20:00 |
|
8 |
Moraenae-ro | Across the street from Songlim Restaurant and Mun Yeong-hwan OBGYN, Seodaemun-gu |
Free |
09:00~20:00 |
| Across the street from Yang Peng Restaurant and Gonjiam Restaurant, Seodaemun-gu |
Free |
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9 |
Susaek-ro | 26 Susaek-ro, Seodaemun-gu (the general area) |
Free |
07:00~17:00 |
|
No. |
Name |
Location |
Parking Rates |
Notice |
|
1 |
Entrance to Itaewon |
57-6 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu |
Free |
5 minute parking |
For street parking with a time limit, a fine will be applied if a tour bus is parked outside the designated time limit.
You can confirm the location of a parking lot and how many spaces are available through the app "Seoul Parking Information." (Download the app -> open the app -> search "themes" -> tour buses -> maps -> NAVI)