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Subway   Seoul

Subway, Seoul

 66 Reviews  We took the KTX from Seoul going back to Busan since it's cheaper than by plane. We were booked online by our hostel owner back in Busan (we asked this kind Korean owner to book us a round way tix).... 

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Buses   Seoul

Buses, Seoul

 35 Reviews  Buses are aplenty in Seoul. This can be intimidating if you can't speak their language. Not all drivers can speak English. Better tell the driver of where you're getting off. We took a bus going to... 

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Trains   Seoul

Trains, Seoul

 15 Reviews  These days there is also the AREX express train which connects Incheon airport with Seoul station in quick time for 13,500 won with reserved seating. Sometimes the hotel buses may be a better option,... 

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Taxies   Seoul

Taxies, Seoul

 15 Reviews  There are two different types of taxis. One is medium-sized taxi and the other is deluxe taxi (black-colored). In case of the former, it will cost about 75,000 Korean Won from the airport to Seoul... 

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Tour Bus   Seoul

Tour Bus, Seoul

 9 Reviews  The Seoul City Bus Tours are a great way to see the sights in Seoul. There are two tours - Downtown and Palace. You can purchase tickets on the bus which you get at stops clearly identified by blue... 

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Cars, Subways and Buses   Seoul

Cars, Subways and Buses, Seoul

 17 Reviews  The subway is the most convenient mode of transport in going around Busan or in Seoul and in Gyeonggi-do areas. It is operated from 530am-1am. Currently there are 4 subway lines operating around... 

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By Air   Seoul

By Air, Seoul

 29 Reviews  Kimpo was the former Premier Airport Hub of Seoul until 2001 when Incheon Airport took over and nowadays it is used mailny for domestic flights and few international flights to Japan. the airport is... 

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Other Stuff   Seoul

Other Stuff, Seoul

 12 Reviews  Ferry to China I hope to help someone who is ready to board ferry to Tianjin 1) Is it still possible to do this trip now? yes, you can book a ticket in JINCHEON FERRY terminal in 2nd... 

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Plane   Seoul

Plane, Seoul

 13 Reviews  From Manila Philippines take the Philippine Airlines direct flight going to Seoul Korea. The cheapest price for economy class would be 616.00 USD. The schedule of flight going to Seoul depends on the... 

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Walking   Seoul

Walking, Seoul

 3 Reviews  I have been repeating that Seoul is a very tourist friendly city. The reason is quite obvious. Although you may be a total stranger to this beautiful city, you can find directions quite easily. One of... 

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T-Money Card use in subway

by theguardianangel

The subway is the most convenient mode of transport in going around Busan or in Seoul and in Gyeonggi-do areas.It is operated from 530am-1am. Currently there are 4 subway lines operating around Busan. You won't get lost since the stations are labeled in Korean, English and Chinese and numbered as well. Single fare costs 1,000KW and depend on the distance you wish to travel.By the time we arrived in Busan, I thought that the T-money card and the disposable transportation card look the same. I was about to buy the T-money thinking that it looks like the Octopus card of Hong Kong... I inquired about the T-money with the lady in the store even though we had a hard time communicating since she can't easily speak English. Luckily, one of the subway's staff was on the floor, she became the answer to all of my questions!I then realized, the T-money Card is not literally a "card" like what I...

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Korean Taxi Drivers

by swiftfoot

I had 3 positive experiences with taxi drivers in Seoul and Jeju.Upon exiting the airport terminal in Incheon, we boarded a taxi and asked the driver to take us to Fraser Place.. The driver could not speak English. So, I showed him the hotel voucher. He then made a call to the hotel, presumably to ask for instructions from the hotel staff.In Jeju, we asked the bellhop to tell the driver to take us to the Yellow Submarine. It was mid afternoon, and the driver made a call to the YS office to confirm if there were available slots. On another day, we went around Jeju island and had lunch in a town near a volcanic formation (Seongsan). After lunch, as we headed back to the resort, I discovered that I did not have my camera with me and started searching my backpack. The driver noticed this, and asked me what I was looking for. He then pulled over and made a call to the restaurant, and got...

Korean Air

by easterntrekker

This was an excellent flight with top notch service. No negatives here.We flew a 5 hour flight from Saigon to Seuol. The plane looked new and had lots of leg room. We booked our trip online directly with Korean Air. I would love to fly with them again.

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Subway lines 1 & 2

by JoxParadise

For accessing the city of Daegu it is wise to get a city map and look at where the subway takes you. I am still learning my way around and after 3 weeks, I'm wondering if I should be further along. The subway cost as of October 6, 2011, is 1200 won one way. See the subway customer service office for getting a discount card that you can refill to save money if you plan on using the subway often. The subway hits all main points, but if you're going off the beaten path, it won't help. You'll have to walk, catch a bus or taxi to get there. This is an awesome experience, but overwhelming at times due to the language barrier. I missed my stop at Seomun Market and asked a teenager how I could get back. He could only point and smile. After getting off at the next stop a woman behind me came to tell me to just catch the other line going back. No additional token needed. This means you don't walk...

Transportation during the holidays and/or Chuseok.

by DSwede

The public buses and transport systems still operate during the Chuseok and holiday periods. The only problem is that you'll be competing for space with hundreds or thousands of Koreans who would not normally be traveling during those times. If you can, make reservations or get tickets as early as possible to confirm a seat. Also, plan on traffic to take longer time than normal, so if you have critical connections, leave early.Private carriers or shuttles may not operate during these times, so contact the provider.

Highway Map of Korea

by jckim

Express Highway Lines of KoreaGyeongbu Line ( Seoul between Busan ) : 417KmNamhae Line ( Suncheon between Busan ) : 169Km88Olympic Line ( Gwangju between Daegu ) : 183KmSeohaean Line ( Seoul between Mokpo ) : 341KmJungbunaeryuk Line ( Yeoju between Masan ) : 204KmYeongdong Line ( Seoul between Gangneung ) : 234KmJungang Line ( Busan between Chuncheon ) : 289KmJungbu Line ( Hanam between Jinju ) : 286KmHonam Line ( Nonsan between Suncheon ) : 195Km and many Highway Branch Lines

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KTX: Korea Train Express

by jburron

On April 1st, 2004, Korea entered the 'bullet' age with its first high-speed train. Of course, they did things a little differently by having stops instead of non-stop service from Seoul to Pusan and making the First Class the only class seat you could wish for. (I tried both classes on the regular trains, and found them to be similar: such is not the case on the KTX.)The good news is it is faster than a normal train. Seoul to Busan is 2:40 compared to 4:10 on the fastest normal train. (Flying is one hour, plus check in.)Pricing is interesting but normal for here. Each way is 45,000 won (USD 39; Seoul-Pusan). There is a discount based on the day you travel and how far in advance you reserve. Weekdays: 1-2 months in advance, 15-29 days, and 7 to 14 days have discounts of 20%, 15% and 7%. Weekend and holiday discounts are (same advance notice): 10%, 7.5% and 3.5%. Also discounts for: youth...

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Underground

by matthewh1

The Soul underground is very good, easy to use and on time.They have a bi lingual language over both the tannoy and on the signs.The only downside to the Metro is that they dont have a circle line like on the London undeground system, which would link more of the stations together, but thats a minor point.They have 8 lines which are all colour coded and easy to navigate around the system.All the stations and trains are clean every single day.Even the free local paper (like the Mtero paper in London) gets cleaned up during the day.I love travelling by train and undergorund when I am abroad, even though wen travelling by underground you miss the sights and sounds of the city.All Soul stations are wheel chair accessible and easy to navigate through, expect Soul Sation and City Hall as the majority of the lines through these 2 stations and its very easy to get lost.I would recommend that you...

Taxi to Airport (Don't Nap)

by acommon1

Taxi service in Seoul usually is easily accessible and straightforward. Just watch out when you are looking to return to the airport especially if you have to fly out of Inchon, South Korea. If you are leaving from your hotel, make certain that you have the bellmen handle the details with the taxi cab driver upfront. Why? Because the taxi driver could pull a fast over on you if you're not careful.Usually a trip from the Hilton Seoul to Inchon Airport is appox. $80 - $90 US dollars. If you take a private car from the Airport, it can cost you as much as $130+. We rookies tend to find out the details well after being the ... TS "Traveling Sucker"! Well, this story gets worse. I was on my journey back to Inchon to fly to the next country. I stepped into a cab that I thought that my bellman called up for me. I was mistaken. Even though I doubled checked about the cost to the airport ... as...

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Airport Railroad

by paulvir

I assume most tourists going to Seoul will get from the Incheon Airport to Seoul via hotel shuttle or KAL Airport Limousine (buses operated by KAL). You can also take the Airport Railroad. It's a new railroad line being built to connect the Incheon Airport with Seoul. It will eventually be extended all the way to Seoul City Hall station.Taking railroad in Seoul is fastest way to move about so if you are comfortable with the subway system, I recommend this railroad.

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Q:  Hi all, I am traveling to South Korea from 4/15-4/21 for a friend's wedding on 4/19 in Seoul. The majority of the wedding... 

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A: Have a nice trip and fun. Be sure to visit the two tourist kiosks to get maps and guides. One is next to the express bus terminal while the other is beside the main train... 

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