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One of the great things about Seoul is how convenient public transportation is. Subway, buses, and trains run frequently and on time, and the fares are affordable. |
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1330 Korea Travel Phone(1: Korean, 2 English, 3Japanes, 4 Chinese)
When you need English assistance or travel information, just dial 1330, and a bilingual operator will offer you detailed tourism information or attend to your requirements. To find out more details about specific areas, dial the area code before 1330. |
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T-money card
The simplest and cheapest means of paying for public transport in Seoul is by using a “T-money” card. T-money can be used on every public transportation modes such as bus, subway, and taxi. The “T-money” card enables you transfer for free, within a thirty minute period, to the metro after getting off a bus or vice versa. However, 900 won will be charged for transferring to the same numbered bus. (http://eng.t-money.co.kr/)
* You may find Shortest Route, First/Last train information and Fare between stations at http://www.smrt.co.kr/english_smrt/index.jsp |
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Bus
Buses start running at about 5am and stop by about 11:30pm. They can be extremely crowded and you may easily get caught in traffic during rush hours. All buses are numbered according to their routes, but since they are often titled only in Korean finding the right bus may be difficult and confusing at first. Single bus fare is KRW 900 for a regular bus and KRW 1,700 for a deluxe bus. You can pay the fare with coins or use your “T-money” card. You can purchase the “T-money” card at a booth near a bus stop or at subway stations. The card reader on the bus deducts the fare from your card automatically. You can recharge your card at convenience stores and automated recharge machines located in all subway stations. The buses that come to Korea University are: green #1017, #1125, #1212, #7211, #1111, #1213, #2222, blue #100, #144, #163, #110, #130, #141, #148, #273, #410 for regular buses and #1001 for deluxe buses. Bus rides are often hectic with many quick starts and sudden stops. It often seems that the driver is in a hurry to bring everyone to different destinations on time so hold on tight!
* Route Guidance and Real Time Bus Information is available at http://topis.seoul.go.kr/eng/
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Blue (Main Line)
Green (Branch Line) |
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Adult |
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900 |
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1,000 |
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Yellow (Circular Line)
Green (Village Bus)
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Adult |
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700
600 |
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800
700 |
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Adult |
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1,700 |
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1,800 |
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Taxi
Taxis are plentiful and relatively cheap in Korea. Like buses, taxis are widely available and travel to all parts of the city. The basic fare is KRW 2,400 for regular taxis and metered according to both distance and time, so you end up paying a lot if you get stuck in traffic. There is a substantial surcharge after midnight. Deluxe taxis are colored black and called "mo-bum taxi". They generally cost three times more than regular taxis, starting at KRW 4,500. In some taxis you can pay the fare with your “T-money” card. |
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Express Buses & Trains
Fast and reliable bus service operates on express-ways throughout the country, connecting almost all major areas. Five Bus Terminals are located in Seoul: Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Central City Terminal, Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, Seoul Nambu Terminal, and Sangbong Bus Terminal. Seoul Express Bus Terminal is conveniently connected by the Express Bus Terminal Subway Station on Line number 3 and Line number 7, and serves the Seoul-Pusan Line, Seoul-Gumi-Masan Line and Seoul-Yongdong Line. Central City Terminal is also located near the Express Bus Terminal subway station and serves the Seoul-Honam Line.
For more details, please visit, http://english.tour2korea.com The largest train station is Seoul Station. The majority of trains departing Seoul Station make their way to south-east (Gyeongbu) region of the country. Many trains departing from Yongsan Station are bound for the south-west (Honam) region of the country, while many trains departing from Chungliangli Station head to the eastern part of Korea. Three kinds of trains are available. The most expensive is the KTX, an express rail train service. The KTX operates at, or over, speeds of 300km per hour while zooming back and forth both the Gyeongbu Line and the Honam Line. For more details about KTX, visit http://ktx.korail.go.kr/. The second kind of train is Saemaul Express. It boasts comfortable interior spaces, a variety of services and superior operating capabilities. The third type is the Mugunghwa-ho, which provides standard train services. |
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