South Korea by Train
Trains - Tickets - RoutesA Travel Guide For Train Travel In South Korea.
Here you will find information for South Korea about trains, routes, tours, connections, where to buy train tickets and more.
Useful Information
Population: 51.47 million
Currency: South Korean Won
Language: Korean
Capital: Seoul
Country Code: +82
Time Zone: Korea Standard Time
Train Companies
The trains in South Korea are operated by the state Korean railway – Korail.
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Train Tickets
Buy your train tickets for South Korea online on the official homepage of the Korean railway – LETSKORAIL.
Buy your train tickets online at OMIO and compare trains, buses & flights.
Rail Passes
KoRail Pass
With the KoRail Pass, South Korea offers a good opportunity to travel the country by train. With the KoRail Pass, you can use the whole rail network of South Korea for 2, 3, 4, or 5 days.
TrAIN tYPES
Korean Train eXpress (KTX) trains quickly Seoul, Busan, and Mokpo.
- 1st Class: Rows of three seats (2+1)
- 2nd Class (Standard): Rows of four seats (2+2)
- Trains are equipped with toilets and a seat-service trolley
Saemaeul-ho trains operate long-distance Intercity routes.
- 1st Class: Rows of four seats (2+2)
- 2nd Class: Rows of four seats (2+2)
- The train is equipped with toilets, and a café car, which has a snack bar, game consoles, massage chairs, and mini-karaoke rooms.
Mugunghwa-ho trains make stops at most stations.
- 1st and 2nd Classes offered
- The train is equipped with toilets, and a café car, which has a snack bar, game consoles, massage chairs, and mini-karaoke rooms.
Nuriro operates mid –long-distance routes.
- 1st and 2nd Classes offered
There are no international train connections in South Korea.
There is only one and night train in South Korea and it’s a luxury 2-3 day tour: Rail Cruise Haerang.
Central Inland Circle Train (O-Train)
Baekdu-daegan Valley Train (V-Train)
West Gold Train (G-Train)
Peace Train (DMZ-Train)
South Coast Train (S-Train)
Jeongseon Arirang Train (A-Train)
Rail Cruise Haerang
Routes
Frequently Travelled Routes In South Korea
National
| From > To |
Duration (h) |
Changes | Transport |
| Seoul to Daegu | 2:12 | 2 | Train |
| Seoul to Busan | 2:35 | Direct | KTX Train |
| Seoul to Daejeon | 1:05 | Direct | KTX Train |
| Gyeongju to Seoul | 2:06 | Direct | KTX Train |
| Cheonan to Seoul | 1:11 | Direct | Train |
| Chuja to Jeju Island | 2:00 | Direct | Ferry |
International
| From > To |
Duration (h) | Changes | Transport |
| Busan to Osaka, Japan | 18:30 | Direct | Ferry |
| Busan to Fukuoka, Japan | 3:05 | Direct | Ferry |
| Donghae to Vladivostok, Russia | 23:00 | Direct | Ferry |
| Incheon to Dalian, China | 16:00 | Direct | Ferry |
South Korea travel routes
South Korea: Cultural Cities And UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Main Train Stations
- Seoul
- Busan
- Dongdaegu
- Daejeon
- Iksan
- Mokpo
Good to know
Best Time To Travel To South Korea
We recommend traveling anytime between April – June, and September – November, because of it being the shoulder seasons, you will see fewer tourists and the weather is perfect. During summertime, the weather can be very hot and wet, and popular destinations see an increase in tourists as well as prices.
During springtime, the cherry blossoms across the country are in full bloom and a wonderful time to go trekking or explore ancient towns. Worthwhile festivals and events to attend are the Cherry Blossom Festival, Boryeong Mud Festival, Seoul Lantern Festival, Jeju Fire Festival, and the Andong Mask Dance Festival.
- High Season: June – August
- Low Season: November – March
- Wet Season: June – August
Accommodation In South Korea
Booking
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Hostelworld
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Guidebooks For South Korea
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Travel Insurance
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