How full are KTX trains between Seoul and Busan usually?

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I am visiting South Korea next month (last two weeks of April 2017) and, although I'm mostly staying in Seoul, I wanted to visit Busan for 2-3 days by taking a KTX train. I'm considering buying a Korail pass, which is cheaper than directly reserving/buying a roundtrip ticket. However, as noted by the link,

Seat reservations will be available after redeeming your Pass at the ticket booths. Pass- holders, who fail to make reservations, may use unreserved seats.

I'm planning to visit Busan during the weekdays, most likely a Tuesday -> Thursday trip. I arrive in Seoul the Friday before this, and this would be the earliest time I could make seat reservations.

Do I have to worry at all about the trains being too full? Would it be worth it to just forego the savings and reserve a roundtrip ticket to guarantee a seat?






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Does KTX have toilet?

- you can pay for your KTX ticket just prior to boarding. It is not necessary to have to make an additional trip there the day before. - my advice is to try to avoid using the toilets on the train. First class or otherwise, they're pretty foul at times.

How long is the KTX from Seoul to Busan?

KTX high-speed trains connect Seoul to Busan, one of the most popular routes in the country. You will reach Busan in less than 3 hours traveling by KTX trains, while the longest ride will take about 5 hours and 22 minutes. The cities are connected by Gyeongbu line, offering some of the most scenic views in the country.

Is KTX a bullet train?

South Korea has bullet trains called KTX (Korea Train Express). HOW FAST IS KTX TRAIN IN KOREA? The high-speed KTX train travels at a speed of about 305 km/h, but can reach a maximum speed of 330 km/h.

Is eating allowed on KTX?

There is no restaurant car in KTX trains, as the trains are optimized for high capacity. But you can buy food and drinks on board from vending machines.




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