Train travel across cities in Korea is among the most practical forms of transport. Bus schedules are subject to change due to traffic, but this is not the case with the railroad, which allows passengers to establish precise travel arrangements and arrive at their destinations on time. Everyone prefers the train; however, they may be more expensive so we will give you the bus alternative.
Below we tried to write the major bus and train stations and detailed information about them.
Korean Trains
Korean trains are categorized depending on their speed and onboard facilities. The express trains KTX and KTX-Sancheon, normal trains ITX-Saemaeul and Mugunghwa, and KORAIL tourist trains are all classified. The cost of a ticket is determined by the kind of train and the distance traveled. Gyeongbu Line and Honam Line are the two primary railway lines, although other railway lines include the Jeolla and Gyeongjeon Lines, which run all the way to Yeosu and Changwon on the southern coast.
Tourists can acquire the KORAIL Pass, the exclusive railway pass for foreigners that permits unlimited usage of all trains, including the KTX, for a set number of days, for an affordable trip around Korea.
Train Types
Korea Train Express (KTX)
In April 2004, Korea's express train, suitably named the KTX, entered service. This high-speed train will be capable of reaching speeds of up to 305 kilometers per hour.
ITX-Saemaeul This train replaces ordinary Saemaeul trains on the Gyeongbu, Honam, and Gyeongjeon Lines, and runs at a slightly quicker speed.
Mugunghwa When the udeung (luxury) rail line began service in 1984, Mugunghwa was born. This train differs from the KTX or ITX-Saemaeul trains in that it stops at smaller stations that the KTX or ITX-Saemaeul trains avoid.
Super Rapid Train (SRT) From Suseo Station, the SRT (super-fast train) runs on the Gyeongbu and Honam Lines.
To get more information go to the official page:
KORAIL website: info.korail.com (Korean, English)
KORAIL PASS page: www.letskorail.com (English, Japanese, Chinese)
SRT Website: etk.srail.co.kr (Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
KORAIL Customer Service Center: +82-1599-7777 (English, Japanese, Chinese)
SRT Customer Service Center: +82-1800-1472 (English)
Train Stations
Seoul Station Seoul Station connects to Subway Lines 1 and 4 and is the starting point for the Gyeongbu Line, Gyeongui Line, and Incheon International Airport.
It is considered to be the gate of Seoul, and some 90,000 people use the station daily.
The Saemaul train, Mugunghwa train, and KTX are operating on the Gyeongbu Line. The Tongilho, Saemaul, and Mugunghwa trains go toward Daejeon, Gimcheon, Dongdaegu, and Busan; whereas KTX goes toward Gwangmyeong, Daejeon, Dongdaegu, and Busan.
The Gyeongui Line in the metropolitan area goes toward Ilsan, Geumchon, and Munsan.
Address: 405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 용산구 한강대로 405)
Yongsan Station The Honam Line, Jeolla Line, Janghang Line, and Gyeongwon Line all terminate at Yongsan Station. It is also a Line 1 metro station, situated between Namyeong Station and Noryangjin Station. The metropolitan Jungang Line's beginning and last stations are located here.
It is used as the first and last station for the ITX Cheongchun Railway, which passes through the Jungang Line and the Gyeongchun Line.
Operates the KTX, Saemaul train, and Mugunghwa train, which go to the Honam Line. It processes passengers and cargo, and does ticket sales.
Address: 55, Hangang-daero 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 용산구 한강대로 23길 55)
Cheongnyangni Station Cheongnyangni Station is situated between Wangsimni Station and Hoegi Station on the Gyeongwon Line. It is also the Jungang Line's first and last station.
A transfer passage between Cheongnyangni Station of Subway Line 1 and the above-ground station of the Jungang Line has been opened.
It operates the Saemaul train between Cheongnyangni to Andong
It is the last station for the sub-express railway Gyeongchun Line, “ITX-Cheongchu,”’ which was opened in Feb. 2012.
Address: 214, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 동대문구 왕산로 214)
Yeongdeungpo Station On the Gyeongbu Line, is a train station. It is located on Seoul Subway Line 1 between Singil and Sindorim stations.
An express train stopped at this station for the first time in 1971.
It operates the Saemaul train, the Mugunghwa train, and the metropolitan subway. It deals with passengers, cargo, and does ticket sales. As of Nov. 2010, KTX also stops at this station.
It is a privately funded station, and a Lotte Department Store is located near this station.
Address: 846, Gyeongin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 영등포구 경인로 846)
Suseo Station (SRT) The SRT (Super Rapid Train) was established in December 2016 and runs from Gangnam to different important cities across the country. The SRT now runs trains from Seoul's Suseo Station to Busan and Mokpo Stations.
Website: https://etk.srail.kr/
Address: 99, Bamgogae-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 강남구 밤고개로 99)
Bus Stations
Using the express buses is one way of getting to the outskirts of Seoul. The express bus terminals in Seoul are as follows: the Seoul Express Bus Terminal, the Central City Terminal, Nambu Terminal, the Dongseoul Terminal, and the Sangbong Intercity Bus Terminal.
Seoul Express Bus Terminal
The terminal is also called Gangnam Express Bus Terminal. It is Seoul’s main bus terminal, along with the Subway Line 3 Express Bus Terminal.
Operation Lines: Gyeongbu Line, Guma Line, and Yeongdong Line. From Banpo-dong in Seoul, it goes to Gangneung, Gyeongju, Gongju, Gumi, Geumsan, Gimcheon, Gimhae, Daegu, Daejeon, Government Complex-Daejeon, Donghae, Masan, Busan, Busan Sasang, Samcheok, Sangju, Seonsan, Sokcho, Anseong, Anseong Gongdo-eup, Anseong Jungdae, Anseong Pungrim, Anseong Hangyeong, Yangyang, Yeoju, Yeongcheon, Onyang (Asan), Yongin, Ulsan, Wonju, Icheon, Jeomchon, Jecheon, Jochiwon, Jinju, Changwon, Cheonan, Cheongju, Tongyeong, Pyeongtaek, Pohang, Hwanggan, and Hoengseong
It has an underground shopping mall that sells clothing at reasonable prices, so many people visit the mall.
Address: Banpo 1(il)-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 서초구 신반포로 194)
Central City Terminal
This terminal is operating as the Honam Line after being moved from Seoul Express Bus Terminal.
The Central City Terminal has department stores, theaters, synthesized terminals, and hotels within the building. It is located next to the Seoul Express Bus Terminal and is connected to the Express Bus Terminal Station of Subway Line 3.
It is like a complex leisure town where visitors can enjoy shopping and watching movies at the department stores and theaters that are located within the terminal.
Address: 190 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 서초구 신반포로 190 (반포동))
Nambu Terminal
This terminal was constructed to operate the intercity bus lines that used to be operated by the Seoul Express Bus Terminal. It is located at the Nambu Terminal Station of Subway Line 3.
It operates lines going to the metropolitan area, Chungcheong-do, Jeolla-do, and Gyeongsang-do areas. The Gangwondo Line, which goes to Jumunjin, was opened here on May 27, 2013.
It is located near the Seoul Arts Center and the International Electronics Shopping Mall, so visitors can enjoy both shopping and entertainment.
Address: 292, Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 서초구 효령로 292 (서초동))
Dongseoul Terminal
This terminal is located in Seoul Gwangjin-gu. It provides transportation convenience to residents in the eastern and northern areas of Seoul and has helped to revitalize the Jungbu Expressway.
It is equipped with 15 express bus lines (Daegu, Daejeon, Masan, Busan, Jinju, Changwon, Cheongju, Gangneung, Gwangyang, Sokcho, Donghae, Samcheok, Yangyang, Jeonju, and Jeongeup), as well as with 110 intercity bus lines. A total of 35 bus companies are in business here.
It has major intercity bus lines that go to Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do. The terminal also operates lines that go across the nation such as Gyeongsang-do, Jeolla-do, and Chungcheong-do. It operates 1,200 buses daily and can transport a daily average of 30,000 passengers. Its maximum daily transport capacity is 70,000 passengers.
Address: 50 Gangbyeonyeokro (Gu-wi dong 546-1), Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 광진구 강변역로 50 (구의동))
Sangbong Intercity Bus Terminal
This terminal was opened on September 2, 1985.
It operates intercity buses that go to Gaegun, Gwangtan, Gyomun-ri, Guri, Guksu-ri, Daesin, Sinwon-ri, the Asia Center for Theological Studies and Mission, Yangpyeong, Yeoju, Yongdu,Yongmun, and Cheonseo-ri in the metropolitan area; as well as going to Gangneung, Naksan, Danwol, Dunnae, Munmak, Mulchi, Bokjigol, Saemal,Sokcho, Sinnam, Yangdeokwon,Yangyang, Osaek,Wonju, Wontong, Yuhyeon, Inje, Jangsudae, Jangpyeong, Jinbu, Pungsuwon, Hangyeryeong, Hongcheon, Hoenggye, and Hoengseong in the Gangwondo area.
Address: 117, Sangbong-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 중랑구 상봉로 117)
Some information is taken from the official Seoul Metropolitan website.
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