Published Date : Aug 17, 2016 / Edited Date : Mar 18, 2019
Korea Train Express (KTX)
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).
Fare
KTX Fare
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
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.
Fare and Route
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.
Major destinations from Gyeongbu/Yeongdong Terminal
Major destinations from Gyeongbu/Yeongdong 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
Major destinations from Honam Terminal
Major destinations from Honam Terminal
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
Major destinations from DongSeoul Bus Terminal
Major destinations from DongSeoul Bus Terminal
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
Riding the Bus
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.
K-Travel Bus
To celebrate "Visit Korea Year 2016-2018," the K-Travel Bus program was started to provide foreign tourists with an easy and affordable way to travel from Seoul to Korea's provinces. Each tour lasts for 2 days and there are seven regional routes, Daegu, Gangwon Province, South Jeolla Province, North Gyeongsang Province, Southeast Region, and 2016's Cities of Tourism, Jechon and Muju. The cost of each tour includes transportation, accommodation, and a bilingual guide. Travel Korea with the K-Travel Bus and see Korea in a convenient and affordable way.
Types and prices of K-travel bus
Route
Course
Fare
Daegu
Seomun Market, Modern
Streets Tour, Yangnyeongsi
Herb Medicine Museum
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
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.
Fare
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.
본 코스는 보행약자(거동이 불편한 고령자, 장애인, 유모차 이용자 등)를 위한 코스입니다.
보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
희망하시는 날짜 및 코스에 활동가능한 해설사가 없는 경우 예약은 취소될 수 있습니다.
예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)