Getting Around
Korea’s transport is fast, affordable and traveler-friendly. The KTX bullet train links the country end to end, and city metros are among the best in the world.
KTX bullet train
Up to 305 km/h
Metro fare
₩1,400+ per ride
Pay with
T-money card
Ride-hailing
Kakao T
KTX high-speed rail
The KTX connects Seoul to Busan in about 2.5 hours and reaches most major cities. Book on the KorailTalk app or at the station; reserve ahead on weekends and holidays.
City metros
Seoul and Busan have vast, spotless, English-signed metros. Tap your T-money card in and out. Transfers between lines and to buses are free within a window.
Taxis & Kakao T
Use the Kakao T app to hail taxis without a language barrier — set pickup and destination in-app. Street taxis are plentiful and cheap; T-money often works to pay.
Intercity buses
Express and intercity buses reach towns the train misses, are comfortable and cheap, and depart from central terminals in every city.
Useful phrases Phrases
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