Using my train pass in Korea

I'm going to South Korea for 2 weeks between September 10 and 24. I bought a flexible pass on the Korail website. But I discovered too late that I can only make reservations up to one month before any train trip.

My first train is on the September 18, so I cannot reserve a seat online. Can I do it in train stations in Korea? Or does the "one month before" rule also apply?

Best Answer

Your Korail Pass is a ticket already valid for travel on any Korail train in Korea (although a seat is not guaranteed!), so I presume you are asking about reservations.

There are less than 30 days to go until September 10, so you can already make reservations online. You can also make them at train stations, both in advance and on the day of travel.

In my experience, outside peak holiday periods, there is no need to make reservations in advance, just arrive at the train station a bit early -- or for frequent services like the Seoul-Busan KTX, you can just get the next train.

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Does Korea have a rail pass?

The Korean Rail Pass (KR Pass) is a discounted ticket allowing unlimited rail travel throughout South Korea (Republic of Korea) over a 1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 consecutive day period.

Is korail and KTX the same?

Korea Train eXpress (Korean: \ud55c\uad6d\uace0\uc18d\ucca0\ub3c4), often known as KTX (Korean: \ucf00\uc774\ud2f0\uc5d1\uc2a4; RR: Keitiekseu), is South Korea's high-speed rail system, operated by Korail. Construction began on the high-speed line from Seoul to Busan in 1992.

How much does it cost to take a train in South Korea?

Fares within Seoul cost between 1,250 (basic fare for 10km) and 2,000 won. Sub-way tickets can be purchased with cash from an Automatic Vending Machines (ATVM) dispensing machine located at every subway station.

How do you take the KTX train in Korea?

What is KTX Train?

Click 'Rail Tickets'

Fill out reservation form and click 'Inquiry' ...

Choose a 'Select' Button.

Fill in your personal information. ...

Fill in your payment information. ...

Print your confirmed reservation details to exchange tickets at a ticket window in any Korail Station before the departure time.

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