KTX (Korea Train Express), Seoul, South Korea
4.5 (1.114 reviews) Spent Ranking #10 in Seoul Public Transportation Systems
Great Experience
I chose KTX from Seoul to Busan and vice versa over riding a plane. This to experience the 'Train to Busan' feel. The ride is so smooth, even though going back to Seoul, I am on standing passenger set-up due to lack of available seats for the schedule I chose. But it is still comfortable. I was happy there were chargers for the phone inside. The seats are comfortable. Buying tickets is quite difficult, the queue was quite long. I can't buy online given my plane might get delayed so I will miss my Train to Busan. The rates are OK, much cheaper I guess than the Japanese Maglev train.
Address
, Seoul, South Korea.
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Website
http://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 05, 2024, 23:19
User Ratings
4.5 based on (1.114 reviews)
Reviews
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4Augustine J 5:00 PM Aug 20, 2020
High Speed Trains of Korea.
KTX trains are faster, convenient mode of transport between various cities in South Korea. I used the Ulsan-Seoul route and it took 2.5hours to reach and costed 53,500 won (Adult-economy class) one way. However, the tickets are heavy on the pocket for a common man. The train stations & trains are clean with the basic facilities for a passenger. Passengers expect a quiet atmosphere when travelling so be aware of your noise levels. Tickets can be bought either online via. website/mobile app or at the counter in the stations.
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4Abovetheclouds 5:00 PM Jun 3, 2022
Very good. Trains are super punctual so be on time. Book tickets as far in advance as possible as it will be cheaper!
Departs on the dot! Very punctual. Give yourself enough time to locate your train carriage and seat. Reasonably clean. Super fast wifi. Toilets and apparently vending machines on the train (didn't see the latter). Just get food prior to getting on. Loads of options in the stations. Staff will check tickets so have them ready. Very friendly. Super efficient. Fast trains go quick! Reasonably priced. Book in advance online as it is cheaper. The closer you book to departure, the more pricier the ticket! Only small negative which I knew when booking the ticket but didn't expect it to be this bad. If you have a big suitcase like me, there is very little room for luggage. I couldn't find anywhere! Get on the train early. In the end, as I didn't want to leave it somewhere, I sat on a seat in between carriages near the toilets. I had no choice so I could keep my bag near me. I booked a standard class seat with 2x2 seats and limited legroom like a plane. There is a business class option which will obviously be pricier but there is more space. To be honest, I think this is the main difference.
