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First train
05:13
Last train
22:49
Travel duration
3h 35m
Daily departures
166
Departure station
Seoul
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Busan
Ticket price
from $18
Fastest trip
2h 11m
Longest trip
5h 55m
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Key KORAIL routes in South Korea
KORAIL's most requested trips include high-speed KTX services from Seoul to Busan, Seoul to Daegu, and Seoul to Daejeon on the Gyeongbu corridor. The Honam and Jeolla corridors link Seoul and Yongsan with Gwangju-Songjeong, Mokpo, Jeonju, and Yeosu Expo, giving travelers access to major southwest destinations on KTX and conventional trains.
KORAIL also operates eastbound services from Seoul and Cheongnyangni toward Gangneung and Donghae using KTX-Eum on the Gangneung Line. Intercity options such as ITX-Saemaeul, ITX-MAUM, Mugunghwa, and Nuriro serve additional city pairs where high-speed trains are not the only option.
Travel from Seoul to Busan by KTX or SRT and visit Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village, and Busan Tower
Frequency
166 times per day
Seoul
South Korea
3h 35m
Busan
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Gyeongju by KTX or intercity trains and visit Bulguksa Temple, the Gyeongju Historic Areas and Tumuli Park
Seoul
South Korea
2h 22m
Gyeongju
South Korea
Travel from Pyeongtaek to Seoul by KTX or ITX and visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Myeongdong shopping district, and the Han River walks
Frequency
139 times per day
Popular Trains
Pyeongtaek
South Korea
43m
Seoul
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Daegu by KTX or SRT and visit Daegu's Palgong Mountain or the historic Donghwasa Temple
Frequency
213 times per day
Seoul
South Korea
2h 25m
Daegu
South Korea
Travel from Pyeongtaek to Busan by KTX and visit Haeundae Beach or explore Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan
Frequency
42 times per day
Popular Trains
Pyeongtaek
South Korea
3h 24m
Busan
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Jeonju by intercity train and visit Jeonju Hanok Village, Gyeonggijeon Shrine and local bibimbap restaurants
Frequency
46 times per day
Popular Trains
Seoul
South Korea
2h 23m
Jeonju
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Daejeon by KTX or ITX to reach the Daejeon station and access the Expo Science Park and Yuseong Hot Springs
Frequency
270 times per day
Seoul
South Korea
1h 25m
Daejeon
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Gwangju by high-speed KTX or SRT and visit the May 18 Memorial Park and the Yangrim-dong pottery streets
Frequency
72 times per day
Popular Trains
Seoul
South Korea
2h 42m
Gwangju
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Gapyeong by ITX or regional train and visit Nami Island, the Garden of Morning Calm, and riverside cycling routes
Frequency
53 times per day
Popular Trains
Seoul
South Korea
48m
Gapyeong
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Andong by intercity train and discover Andong Hahoe Folk Village or the Mask Dance Festival in a historic Gyeongsangbuk-do setting
Frequency
18 times per day
Popular Trains
Seoul
South Korea
2h 10m
Andong
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Chuncheon by ITX-Cheongchun and visit the Chuncheon Mulle-gil waterfront and Nami Island nearby
Frequency
118 times per day
Popular Trains
Seoul
South Korea
1h 4m
Chuncheon
South Korea
Travel from Gyeongju to Busan by regional or intercity train and visit Haeundae Beach or the seaside Gamcheon Culture Village
Frequency
92 times per day
Popular Trains
Gyeongju
South Korea
54m
Busan
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Suwon by commuter or regional train and visit Hwaseong Fortress, the Suwoncheon area, and the cultural sites near Paldalmun
Frequency
154 times per day
Popular Trains
Seoul
South Korea
27m
Suwon
South Korea
Travel from Seoul to Gangneung by KTX and visit Gyeongpo Beach or explore the traditional Ojukheon House and the Seongyojang Villa.
Seoul
South Korea
1h 46m
Gangneung
South Korea
Travel from Busan to Daegu by KTX or regional train and visit Apsan Park or the Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Market
Frequency
261 times per day
Busan
South Korea
1h 8m
Daegu
South Korea
KORAIL Tickets and Rail Network in South Korea
KORAIL, officially Korea Railroad Corporation, is South Korea's national rail operator. It runs high-speed KTX, KTX-Eum, and KTX-Cheongryong services, plus ITX-Saemaeul, ITX-MAUM, Mugunghwa, Nuriro, regional trains, and selected airport rail services. KORAIL trains link major cities such as Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, Gwangju, Mokpo, Yeosu, Gangneung, and Jinju across the national network. Its high-speed and conventional services use main stations including Seoul Station, Yongsan, Cheongnyangni, Daejeon, Dongdaegu, Gwangju-Songjeong, and Busan. Rail Monsters supports online booking for selected KORAIL tickets with schedules and ticket details shown during search.
Types of Trains Operated by KORAIL
KORAIL operates several passenger train types in South Korea. Below are the main KORAIL-operated trains:
KORAIL network
The KORAIL network covers South Korea's national rail system, centered on Seoul and extending across high-speed and conventional corridors. The Gyeongbu Line and Gyeongbu High Speed Railway link Seoul, Daejeon, Dongdaegu, and Busan. The Honam and Jeolla corridors connect Yongsan with Gwangju-Songjeong, Mokpo, Jeonju, and Yeosu Expo. The Gangneung Line links Seoul and Cheongnyangni with Gangneung and Donghae. Main hub stations include Seoul Station, Yongsan, Cheongnyangni, Daejeon, Dongdaegu, Busan, Gwangju-Songjeong, and Mokpo. KORAIL operates KTX, KTX-Eum, KTX-Cheongryong, ITX-Saemaeul, ITX-MAUM, Mugunghwa, Nuriro, and regional services across these corridors.
Practical Information for KORAIL travelers
Practical Luggage Guidelines for ITX Cheongchun Travelers
ITX Cheongchun luggage rules may vary by KORAIL policy, route, or ticket type. Exact size and weight limits should be checked before travel. Passengers should bring bags they can carry through Yongsan, Cheongnyangni, Gapyeong, and Chuncheon stations without blocking aisles or seats.
Why Book KORAIL Tickets with Rail Monsters?
Rail Monsters lets travelers search selected KORAIL routes, compare schedules, and book train tickets online for trips in South Korea. Ticket options, payment steps, and booking confirmation are provided during checkout, with support available for selected KORAIL bookings when trip questions arise.
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Book KORAIL routes online
For KORAIL trips in South Korea, search by city pair, date, and departure time to compare available trains and fare options. Popular online bookings include Seoul to Busan on the Gyeong부 corridor, Seoul or Yongsan to Gwangju-Songjeong and Mokpo on the Honam corridor, and Cheongnyangni to Gangneung on the Gangneung Line. Rail Monsters displays selected schedules, train types, seat options where available, and payment steps before checkout, so passengers can review ticket conditions before completing a booking.
KORAIL Train Tickets with Rail Monsters
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