Intercity Travel
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
Line
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Route
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Mon – Thurs
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Fri – Sun & Holidays
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Gyeongbu
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Seoul (Seoul Station) – Busan
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43,000 ~ 53,700 won
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46,500 ~ 57,700 won
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Honam
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Seoul (Yongsan Station) – Gwangju
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36,900 won
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39,700 won
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Honam
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Seoul (Yongsan Station) – Mokpo
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41,600 won
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44,700 won
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Gyeongjeon
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Seoul (Seoul Station) – Masan
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48,600 won
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52,300 won
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Jeolla
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Seoul (Yongsan Station) – Yeosu Expo
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42,800 won
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46,000 won
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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
Metropolitan Cities
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Busan, Ulsan, Daegu, Daejeon
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Gyeonggi Province
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Icheon, Anseong, Pyeongtaek
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Gwangwon Province
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Sokcho, Gangneung, Samcheok
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Chungcheong Province
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Gonju, Cheonan, Cheongju
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Gyeongsang
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Jinju, Gyeongju, Pohang
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Major destinations from Honam Terminal
North Jeolla Province
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Jeonju, Namwon, Sunchang
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South Jeolla Province
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Gwangju, Mokpo, Yeosu
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North Chungcheong Province
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Chungju, Cheongju
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South Chungcheong Province
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Yuseong, Nonsan, Cheongyang
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Gangwon Province
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Chuncheon, Cheolweon, Pocheon
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North Gyeongsang Province
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Andong, Yeongju, Yecheon
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Major destinations from DongSeoul Bus Terminal
Gyeonggi Province
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Icheon, Yeoju, Pyeongtaek
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Gwangwon Province
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Sokcho, Gangneung, Samcheok
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Chungcheong Province
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Gonju, Cheonan, Cheongju
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Gyeongsang Province
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Jinju, Gyeongju, Pohang
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Jeolla Province
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Gunsan, Suncheon, Jindo
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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.
Intercity Train Express (ITX)
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 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.
