Train Seoul to Busan

[Hisashiburi]

I need to buy Seoul to Busan and Busan to Seoul KTX tickets. Seem that there is no option to purchase return tickets, just one way.

Wanted to confirm if that is correct. Also is this worthwhile to upgrade to first class ?

Not worth upgrading to First class.

Get wider seats and less people but the trip itself is only 2.5 hrs approx so not really worth it to me.

Also note that some trains take longer than others.
So make sure u get the shorter journey trains.

 

[dngth]

Is this necc to buy the train tickets in advance or we can just the tickets over the counter?

 

[Hisashiburi]

Is this necc to buy the train tickets in advance or we can just the tickets over the counter?

Usually have seats if non weekend and not on holidays.

 

[s7460597]

Usually have seats if non weekend and not on holidays.

What about timing on weekdays?

 

[Hisashiburi]

What about timing on weekdays?

What do u mean?

 

[s7460597]

What do u mean?

Sorry I wasn't clear. What about morning trains on weekdays? Considering day trip, go early inn there morning and return in evening.

 

[Hisashiburi]

Sorry I wasn't clear. What about morning trains on weekdays? Considering day trip, go early inn there morning and return in evening.

Weekdays should be ok and dont have to prebook unless it is public holiday.

Daytrip to Busan not really worth it though.
3 hrs or so each way and maybe around $60 one way per person.

 

[PhantomOpera]

Hi, I am trying to book KTX tickets from Seoul to Busan. Which official website should I use? The one I tot was official brought me to rail.ninja. Wonder if that’s the official one?

I also saw Trip.com tickets are much cheaper. Are they legit?

 

[Hisashiburi]

Hi, I am trying to book KTX tickets from Seoul to Busan. Which official website should I use? The one I tot was official brought me to rail.ninja. Wonder if that’s the official one?

I also saw Trip.com tickets are much cheaper. Are they legit?

I think it is

https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1

 

[PhantomOpera]

I think it is

https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1

The prices from this original website are much cheaper!

 

[Panerex]

The prices from this original website are much cheaper!

KORAIL site much cheaper than Trip and RailNinja

 

[Panerex]

Usually have seats if non weekend and not on holidays.

Friday afternoon trains from Busan to Seoul...shd be able to get directly over the counter for 3 pax?

Btw, can use credit card to pay at the counter?

 

[Panerex]

No customs or security checks(!), just tap ticket on the main gate and go through.

Train leaves right on the dot so be sure to get there at least 60 to 30min before.
There are shops n restaurants nearby so cn browse around.

If i buy directly from KORAIL site, will there be a QR code ticket issued?

Otherwise, what evidence to show if get checked?

 

[Hisashiburi]

Friday afternoon trains from Busan to Seoul...shd be able to get directly over the counter for 3 pax?

Btw, can use credit card to pay at the counter?

Not sure about train availability on Fri.

Can use foreign credit card.

 

[Hisashiburi]

If i buy directly from KORAIL site, will there be a QR code ticket issued?

Otherwise, what evidence to show if get checked?

I think they will issue u a barcode or qr code for the ticket.

Scan the ticket at the machine to enter.

 

[elvintay07]

I think they will issue u a barcode or qr code for the ticket.

Scan the ticket at the machine to enter.

KTX no need to scan. Just keep ticket. I suggest buy in advance. I usually buy first class tickets but if don’t have then economy seats. Difference is like $30-40

 

[Panerex]

Amyone knows the email contact of KORAIL?

they missed out on a ticket refund to me.

So far, I only managed to find their KR contact phone number. I assume no point calling them since I don’t speak Korean

 

[elvintay07]

Amyone knows the email contact of KORAIL?

they missed out on a ticket refund to me.

So far, I only managed to find their KR contact phone number. I assume no point calling them since I don’t speak Korean

I also trying to find their email. I wasted 1 set of business class tickets when I book the wrong day. Knn! Thinking of how I can get a refund

 

[luckyplate]

Y can only get refund by calling them or at the counter and before the ticket departure time ..and date . otherwise ..it is all wasted

 

[popdod]

Bookmark.
great info.