Can I travel from Seoul to Busan by train?

Yes. The KTX high-speed train runs between Seoul and Busan in about 2 hours 15 minutes, and tickets are booked on KORAIL’s official site and app, at stations and in some partner apps.

• ✓KTX Seoul to Busan takes about 2 h 15 min on the fastest services.
• ✓Booking opens at 07:00 one month before the travel date on KORAIL’s official site and app (letskorail.com).
• •The KORAIL Pass is for non-Korean passport holders and covers KTX and other trains.
• •SRT trains depart from Suseo Station in Gangnam and are booked through KORAIL.

• •A reserved seat, especially on weekends and holidays
• •Your passport if you buy a KORAIL Pass

• •Not checking which station you depart from (Seoul or Suseo)

• •Express bus
• •Domestic flight Gimpo to Gimhae

• 🚇Can I use T-money as a tourist?Yes. T-money is sold at convenience stores and works on subways, city and express buses, taxis and trains across Korea. Tourist-only cards also exist.✓YESTransportView answer →
• 🧭Can I communicate in English in Korea?Signs in English are common in public places, and tourist information centers and the 1330 helpline help in English. Conversation outside tourist areas can be limited, so keep a translation app and key phrases ready.✓YES, WITH CONDITIONSEveryday LifeView answer →

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