🚍 Intercity Bus

Find the right terminal, book your ticket and board the right bus between Korean cities.

Intercity buses connect big cities with hundreds of regional destinations, including many towns that KTX and other trains do not reach. If your destination has no handy train, check the intercity bus first.

🔎 Where are you going?

FromTo

🚍 Search Intercity Bus ↗🚌 Search Express Bus ↗

Choose your travel date on the booking service. ToKorea does not show timetables or fares.

Not sure whether you need an intercity bus or an express bus? Help me choose →

Intercity bus or express bus?

	🚍 Intercity bus	🚌 Express bus
Korean name	시외버스 (si-oe beoseu)	고속버스 (gosok beoseu)
Main purpose	Cities and smaller towns	Long trips between major cities
Stops on the way	There may be some	Few or none
Roads	Expressways and regular roads	Mostly expressways
Small towns	Very useful	Fewer routes
Where to search	BusTago or T-money Intercity Bus	KOBUS
Departs from	Intercity or complex terminals	Express or complex terminals

Big city such as Busan, Daegu or Gwangju?

Check both the express bus and the intercity bus.

Sokcho, Tongyeong, Geoje, Andong or another regional place?

An intercity bus may be the easiest option.

Important

The intercity bus terminal and the express bus terminal can be in completely different parts of the same city. Always check the exact terminal name before you travel to the terminal.

Cannot find your bus?

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BusTago
Search here first. Intercity bus routes and reservations.
Languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese
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T-money Intercity Bus
Not found? Search here next. Some routes appear on only one system.
Languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese
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KOBUS
Still not found? The route may run as an express bus.
Languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese
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Choose your language in the menu at the top of each site.

Step 1: check the exact terminal

Do not search only for the city name. Read the full terminal name on your reservation. Seoul has several long-distance terminals in different parts of the city, and going to the wrong one can make you miss your bus.

Dong Seoul Terminal
동서울종합터미널
Near Gangbyeon Station, Subway Line 2

Seoul Nambu Terminal
서울남부터미널
Near Nambu Bus Terminal Station, Subway Line 3

Traveler tip

Copy the Korean terminal name into your navigation app. It is usually safer than searching for “Seoul Bus Terminal”.

Not the Express Bus Terminal

Seoul Express Bus Terminal mainly serves express routes. Your ticket decides which terminal you need.

Step 2: buy your ticket

💻 Online

Use an official booking website or app.

🎫 At the ticket counter

Say the destination, the departure time and the number of people. Showing the destination in Korean helps.

Example: Sokcho, 2 people, 2:30 PM.

🖥️ At a kiosk

Bigger terminals have self-service machines. Languages vary by terminal.

Is your booking screen really your ticket?

You may get a mobile or QR ticket, or a reservation that must be issued at the terminal kiosk or counter before departure. Read your booking instructions.

Foreign card tip

Online payment compatibility can vary by booking service and card issuer. If your foreign-issued card is not accepted online, try the terminal ticket counter or a kiosk.

Your T-money card is not a long-distance ticket

A regular T-money card for city buses and subways should not be your default way to buy a reserved intercity seat. Buy the correct ticket first.

Holidays and busy times

Book ahead for Friday evenings, weekends, public holidays, summer holidays, Seollal and Chuseok. Popular routes can sell out.

Changing or canceling a ticket

Cancellation fees increase as departure approaches, and they can differ on weekends, holidays and peak travel periods. Check the cancellation conditions shown when you book.

View the current cancellation policy

Step 3: read your ticket

Tap a Korean word to see what it means.

EXAMPLE TICKET

DESTINATION

Sokcho

속초

DEPARTURE

14:30

PLATFORM

Gate 7

SEAT

12A

BUS TYPE

Intercity

This is our own illustration. Your real ticket may look different.

Step 4: at the terminal

1
Arrive 15 to 30 minutes early
Allow more time for a first visit, ticket issuing, big bags, weekends and holidays.
2
Find the departure board
Match destination, time, bus company and platform.
3
Go to your platform
Follow the platform number on your ticket (승차홈).
4
Board and find your seat
Check the destination on the bus, show or scan your ticket, then sit in your seat number.

Buses usually leave on time, and boarding often starts shortly before departure.

Step 5: on the bus

🧳 Luggage

Large bags usually go in the luggage hold under the bus. Keep your passport, wallet, phone, medicine and valuables with you. Collect your bag before you leave the terminal.

🚏 Stops on the way

Some buses go straight and others stop on the way. Do not get off just because other passengers do. Check your destination first.

직행 = direct route · 무정차 = non-stop

🚻 Rest stops

Long-distance buses usually have no toilet on board. They stop at highway service areas. When the driver announces a break, check how long it is, remember where your bus is parked, take your phone and valuables, and be back on time. A photo of the bus or its plate helps.

Traveling outside Seoul?

Seoul

• Dong Seoul Terminal 동서울종합터미널
• Seoul Nambu Terminal 서울남부터미널

Busan

• Busan Jonghap (Nopo) 부산종합버스터미널
• Busan Seobu (Sasang) 부산서부시외버스터미널

Daegu

• Dongdaegu Transit Center 동대구터미널

Daejeon

• Daejeon Complex Terminal 대전복합터미널

Gwangju

• U-Square 광주종합버스터미널 / 유스퀘어

Gangwon

• Gangneung, Sokcho and Chuncheon have their own terminals. Use the name on your ticket.

Terminals and routes can change. Confirm the terminal on your booking.

🔄 You do not need to go back to Seoul

The intercity bus network links regional cities directly. A direct regional bus can save you hours.

Busan → Tongyeong
Busan → Geoje
Daegu → Andong
Gangneung → Sokcho

Always search your real start and end points first.

What about Jeju?

Jeju has its own island bus network. For trips within Jeju, use Jeju bus information instead of BusTago or KOBUS.

Bus or train?

🚍 Choose an intercity bus when

✓ Your destination has no train station
✓ The train needs several transfers
✓ A direct bus links two regional cities
✓ Your destination is a small town
✓ The terminal is closer to your accommodation

🚄 Consider the train when

✓ KTX gives a much faster direct trip
✓ You travel between major cities on a high-speed line

Compare both before you choose.

Something went wrong?

❌ I cannot find my destination

→ Try the other intercity booking system, then check KOBUS.

❌ My foreign card does not work

→ Try the terminal ticket counter or a kiosk.

❌ I do not know which terminal

→ Check the full Korean terminal name on your booking.

❌ I cannot find my platform

→ Look for 승차홈 on your ticket and on the departure board.

❌ I only have a reservation screen

→ Check whether you need to issue a ticket at the terminal.

❌ I am at the wrong terminal

→ Open your navigation app and ask terminal staff. Do not wait.

❌ I missed my bus

→ Go to the ticket counter straight away.

Useful Korean at the bus terminal

시외버스	Intercity bus
고속버스	Express bus
버스터미널	Bus terminal
매표소	Ticket counter
승차권	Ticket
출발	Departure
도착	Arrival
승차홈	Platform / boarding gate
좌석	Seat
몇 번 승차홈이에요?	Which platform is it?
이 버스가 ___에 가나요?	Does this bus go to ___?
___에 도착하면 알려주세요.	Please let me know when we arrive at ___.

✅ Before you leave

✓ Confirm your departure terminal
✓ Copy the Korean terminal name
✓ Confirm the departure time
✓ Check whether you need a paper ticket
✓ Check your platform
✓ Arrive 15 to 30 minutes early
✓ Keep your passport and valuables with you
✓ Check your destination before you leave the bus

🆘 Need help?

If you cannot find your route or terminal, call the 1330 Korea Travel Helpline. Help is available in several languages. You can also show terminal staff your destination written in Korean.

Intercity bus FAQ

Is an intercity bus the same as an express bus?

No. Express buses run mostly on expressways between big cities with few stops. Intercity buses also use regular roads and can stop on the way, and they reach more small towns.

Which website should I use?

Start with BusTago or T-money Intercity Bus for intercity routes, and KOBUS for express buses. Some routes appear on only one of them.

Do I need to print my ticket?

It depends on the booking. Some give a mobile ticket, others need a ticket issued at the terminal. Read your booking instructions.

Is there a toilet on the bus?

Long-distance buses usually have no toilet on board. They stop at highway service areas.

Can I use my T-money card to board?

Not for a reserved long-distance seat. Buy the correct ticket first.

How early should I arrive?

We suggest 15 to 30 minutes, longer if you need to issue a ticket or you have large bags.

Can I get from Busan to Tongyeong without going through Seoul?

Yes. Intercity buses connect many regional cities directly. Search your real start and end points.

Is there an intercity bus in Jeju?

Jeju has its own island bus network. Use Jeju bus information, not BusTago or KOBUS.

Official information

Bus schedules, fares, platforms and terminal assignments can change. Confirm the latest information before you leave.

Information last verified: 2026-10-07 · Updated: 2026-10-07