There are city buses, distance buses, and express buses. To use distance buses and express buses, youwill need to buy tickets in advance. Check the time of departure and the destination before getting ona bus.

To use inter-city buses or express buses, passengers should visit local bus terminals. For informationabout bus schedules and reserving a bus ticket, please visit the KOBUS website (www.kobus.co.kr) orthe inter-city bus information and reservation service (txbus.t-money.co.kr).

There are subways operating in the capital area, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, and Seoul.In capital area, there are currently a total of 9 subway lines, Incheon Line 1~2, Bundang Line,Sinbundang Line, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, and the Airpot Railroad, etc. in operation. Seoul subwaylines are differentiated by color. All stations, including stations located at the farthest outskirts ofSeoul, stations in satellite cities, and many transfer stations that intersect different lines, are marked onsubway maps with symbols.
Normally, subways run at 2-3 minute intervals during rush hour in the mornings and evenings, and 4-6minute intervals at other times.

For information on the first trains, last trains, stations, operation schedule and the shortest routes, please visit the websites of the local subway operators mentioned in the following section.

Taxis are available 24 hours. They can be easily distinguished from regular cars by the signs on top ofthe car roof. You can get a taxi at a taxi stand, or hail one on the street by waving your hand.An additional fee (usually 1,000 won) is charged on top of the regular fare if you use a call-taxi. Thereare various call-taxi companies that operate in each region in Korea.

A regular taxi can carry a maximum of 3-4passengers. Rates are calculated by a taximeterthat is visible on the console in the front of thetaxi. The base rate differs by region, but it isusually KRW 3,800 in Seoul for initial 2km. Anadditional 20% charge applies for late-night taxirides (00:00-04:00).
(As of April 2019)

Deluxe taxis have engine displacements of over2,000 cc; most are black in color and operatearound the capital area. Deluxe taxis are muchmore expensive than regular taxis, with KRW6,500 (up to 3km in Seoul) as a base rate.However, no additional fare is charged for latenight or long-distance rides

These taxis are big enough to carry up to 9people and can be very convenient when youhave a lot of baggage. Every van is equipped witha radio, allowing you to call for pick up. Althoughthe base rate is KRW 6,500, similar to that of aluxury taxi, the fee may be negotiated betweenthe driver and the passenger.

Passenger vehicles are cars owned by individual households.
There are diverse types of passenger vehicles, ranging from small cars to large cars. The prices range from millions of won to tens of millions of won.

Trains are very fast and run between almost all major cities in Korea. They also are well connected tobuses and subways, enabling you to reach your final destination with ease. Korean trains include KTX(Korea Train Express), SRT(Super Rapid Train), Saemaeul, and Mugunghwa.

You can make a reservation for train tickets online (www.letskorail.com) or using an app called KorailTalk. You can also purchase tickets at a ticket office or via an automatic ticket vending machine atthe train station. Reservations can be made online 24 hours a day anywhere from 1 month beforethe train's departure. When boarding a train, a passenger must have a designated ticket (SRT can bebooked at etk.srail.co.kr).

KTX and SRT are safe, comfortable, and environmentally-friendly modes of transportation that allowsyou to travel anywhere in Korea within 2 hours. They have two types of seats: regular and special. Thetrains have convenient facilities including bathrooms, nursing rooms, and snack vending machinesalong with Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Traveling by air saves time when traveling long distances, but is more expensive compared to otherforms of transportation. Some of the major domestic routes in Korea include Seoul -Busan, Seoul -Jeju,Seoul-Ulsan, Seoul- Gwangju, Seoul-Sacheon, and Seoul-Yeosu. Tickets can be purchased at airlineoffices or travel agencies by phone or the internet.