KTX Korean BULLET TRAIN Economy Class REVIEW + Korean Breakfast | Seoul to Busan, South Korea

On the morning of my sixth day in South Korea, my boy Sam and I took the KTX, the Korean Express bullet train, to Busan, the second-largest city in the country. Come along with us as I give my review of the KTX train’s economy class and enjoy a mind-blowing Korean breakfast!
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We started our day at Seoul Station, where we found a woman selling gimbap hand rolls and other foods like mochis! I bought a hand roll for 2,000 won/roughly $1.65 USD. It was the best breakfast ever! I loved the vegetables and pork and was the perfect thing to have at 5:30 in the morning!
Once inside Seoul Station, we saw lots of grab-and-go shops on the first level. There are restaurants on level 2, but we didn’t have time. I recommend booking your KTX train tickets 4-5 days in advance if you plan on traveling on the weekend. We decided to leave for Busan at 6 a.m. so we’d get a full day to explore the city.
One ticket cost 59,800 won, or just under $50 USD, which is about half the price of the Japanese bullet trains. It’s really efficient and quicker than flying.
Seoul Station is the biggest station in South Korea, but it’s still small when compared to the ones in Japan and China. There are 15 tracks and we had about 15 minutes until we had to catch our train.
When you go to Korea, remember to be on time for your trains. They leave five minutes after they arrive and will not wait for you. Once you leave the main hall, you’ll get to the tracks. Our track was number 4 and there were no delays.
After boarding, I got to check out the train. There’s an area for luggage right inside the car. Korea is really safe, so you don’t have to worry about it! The seats recline and there’s free WiFi onboard. There’s also tons of leg room even if you’re six feet tall like me!
The KTX bullet train started its service in 2004 and travels at speeds up to 190 mph. I slept for about 90 minutes and by the time I woke up, we were 10 minutes from Busan. The ride was super quiet and smooth even though it was filled to capacity. It makes a few stops and takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Outside, there were lots of big, green hills, farming communities, rice communities, and lots of tunnels. I couldn’t wait to get to Busan and eat a huge breakfast!
I was starving once we arrived in Busan! We made it to the main terminal but didn’t want any sweets like doughnuts, so we went to a bibimbap café on the second level. You should always eat the local food as much as possible when you travel!
Sam ordered for us. I got a tuna and kimchi bibimbap, while Sam got a pumpkin and rice porridge. Mine was essentially a rice bowl with tuna, kimchi, seaweed, cucumber, radish, and mushrooms. On the side, I had more kimchi, a root vegetable, and a soup. It’s served in a stone pot, which burns the bottom of the rice and makes it extra delicious!
I added a delicious red sauce and mixed everything together. It was right up my alley and so delicious! I loved the burned rice. It was a nice explosion of flavors and textures, from the tuna to the rice to the crunchy vegetables. I was blown away! It was so tasty and filling!
What an eventful four-hour journey to Busan!
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[@steveesquibel7535]

Busan is beautiful all S Korea is beautiful

[@Shung79]

Train to Busan. Where are the zombies?

[@Huxincheng]

lol

[@김경민-l2b7e]

Haha

[@Ctw3243]

ㅋㅋ. Zombies went to japan

[@nondit028]

Hahahaha

[@easycook-chef]

They are belong the tail

[@runningshoe1000]

As an American that travels with family, I absolutely love the KTX experience. Traveling from Seoul to Pusan was incredible!

[@avijeet424]

It's BUSAN.

[@철도]

@@avijeet424 Old Korean-English pronunciation system allows Busan to be called as Pusan. As it is possible, Daegu is also called as Taegu.

[@SambitPhD]

Wow David. Have been following all your videos since 2018! They are really very informative and fun to watch. Love from Indian KZbinr living in the Netherlands!

[@TwentyOneThirty]

Fifty five dollars for the bullet train from Seoul to Busan is a bargain. Amtrak’s Acela, which is the closest thing to the KTX, cost $200 for a one way ticket from Washington to New York. And lets not even talk about the lack of service and cleanness on the Acela. They are horrible.

[@Oneonly746]

I live in california and the trains here are slower than cars lol XD

[@callmethreeone]

Rode the KTX for 6 years from Daegu to Seoul. You can see such beauty along its lines. I miss this country so much.

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Another great video. Some of these Far East rail networks put other countries to shame when it comes to high-speed rail.

[@jatraders5627]

I think korea is most beautiful and safe country in the world,I love Korea and Respect the people of korea .

[@brentwood6270]

And they are sssooo kind to foreigners.

[@AK-nj3ks]

@@brentwood6270 you're right! yes we are!

[@jay_95]

I love Seoul~♥

[@saladin4491]

즐거운 여행이었길 바랍니다.

[@ricardotongol567]

Wow breakfast is awesome...what an intro. Now to the bullet train. First food...hmmm. Hello Sam how’s the food..yum. All aboard. But first snacks for the ride. Awesome food good and hot. KTX to busan.

[@handara_2]

Hi, I am a Korean KZbinr. You look good on your video. You are good at eating Korean food.

[@prrithykailasaraajan9634]

Truly amazing Sir.... That bullet train is so awesome.... Overall felt so happy watching the video.... 🙏🙏🙏

[@cristinaprada6983]

Im in love with your energy.

[@Satorusan24]

Half price with a Green Car Seat compared to the Shinkansen. Just worth it.👍

[@lofiguy8136]

Awesome trip guys and appreciate the cool footage! 👍👍

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

Awesome video!! Nice work guys. I hope you have a fantastic time in Pusan and best wishes on your endevour!!

[@howmuchchina]

And now the plane ticket is cheaper but I do prefer to ride the train anyway ! Takes more time, cost more money BUT , much more fun ! Let's gooo !

[@jeffreysetapak]

It's good enough if USA can build high speed rail like the one in South Korea.

[@ksh7011]

David, you're just amazing the way you handle skinny stainless still chopstick.

[@jaekoh670]

Good video, I am looking forward to other adventures in busan!

[@shannon2748]

Yes, if you can, get your tickets early. I took the KTX down to Busan last Saturday. I just showed up at the station and managed to get a ticket for 12:39...got to Busan after 3. for the next day, I could only get 12 noon or 8PM to go back.

[@germanwatcheskorea]

thanks for coming..

[@dukkim112]

Welcome to Korea I wish you guys have a good time in korea.

[@sb8095]

Korea is great, had an amazing time. Much love to you, hope you've a great day and nice life ahead.

[@sb8095]

Korea is great, had an amazing time there. Much love to you, hope you have a great day and wonderful life.

[@Redford_lee]

haha so cute. 0:12 that is called 비빔밥 (b-bim-bob ) and it supposed to eat with spoon~! lol... + B-bob is not a breakfast food. but 10:30 죽(juk - porridge) is.

[@Redford_lee]

@00 0 ???? 숟가락이 왜 비위생적임?

[@Redford_lee]

@00 0 00 0 아마 숟가락은 비위생적이여서 그럴듯. 나도 숟가락으로 밥먹는거는 집에서도 그닥 좋아하진 않음 ->???? 숟가락이 왜 비위생적임?

[@suhaasvobhilineeni2075]

You are the best food blogger

[@flexn06128]

My old apartment at 6:37 in noryangjin. Miss that place

[@ragavi2384]

First comment😊.. I request you to come chennai again.. ❤️

[@anitathakur9340]

@George Harrison yes

[@고먐미-i8d]

젓가락으로 먹는거 보니까 프로 먹방러네

[@sumerTV]

대한민국 좋은 곳 많아요.. 다음엔 여수행 ktx 추천드려요~ 늘 편안한 여행되세요^^

[@TheHokkaidogaijin]

Davidisms - Been in your seat 5 minutes early to make sure you don't miss the train LOL

[@ananthatkamkar7973]

Hey, Cameramen 📷 is in Lead Role.... 😁😁☺

[@byungheekim8179]

비빕밥을 보니 먹고싶어지네....영상 잘 봤어요...

[@ethanq8297]

Cue for the Train to Busan comments.

[@mafiosomemer3730]

You better start running if anything's outta control, LOL LOL LOL

[@andyl8453]

즐거운 기차여행을 하셨네요 그리고 담번에는 제고향 야구팀 삼성라이온즈 모자도 한번 착용해주세요 ㅋㅋ thanks guys for traveling my country and uploading those contents Good job

[@JustinSpryce]

My favourite VLOG Traveller

[@93atri]

Hey David its ur 2nd time in Busan right as you already went to Busan before and went back to Seoul from Gyeongju right ??

[@ancesterofmydescendants1076]

hey, use the spoon instead of chopsticks.. when you eat rice you got to use a spoon particularly the rice is bibimbap or mixed with others.

[@consultantbts3173]

Haha actually its alternative to use spoon or chostick for eating bibimbop. I think u really have interest to korean culture. Happy to know that.

[@ancesterofmydescendants1076]

@@consultantbts3173 actually in most cases you are right it's alternative. But when rice is mixed, it is easy to use a spoon. by the way I'm korean born and raised here in Korea now I'm living in Busan, 2nd largest city of Korea located in south east tip of korean penninsula. Travel is always making us exited. Have a Nice Day.

[@iilillilliil4902]

Nice Im glad that you came to Korea

[@skyson6975]

Very good man!

[@Thomas1980]

Super Vlog! LIKE!

[@myhappylife6117]

Oh my beloved country!!!! miss so much!!!! 😭😭😭😭

[@eap1237]

한국인? Korean? 한국인이면 한국에 사세용? If you are Korean, do you live in Korea?

[@육개장마시쩡]

Unless it is a technical fault, NO delay at arrival. Don't be late!

[@eap1237]

어우 감사합니당 ㅎㅎ

[@늘꿈-d8l]

In 2021 a new ktx was created The name is ktx-eum

[@철도]

This is KTX-Sancheon, which is newer generation than original KTX, which copied Alstom’s TGV train.

[@elistal8390]

Miss Korea,esp.food!

[@seongcheolpark1969]

젖가락으로 비빔밥을 드시는 기술이..👍..😁

[@조수영-h7g]

휘휘 젓다 / 젓가락일 것 같아용.

[@전사소년제티]

젓

[@eap1237]

와우

[@이수정-h1w1d]

재밋는 영상 좋아요!

[@user-ji5gb1lm2y]

welcome to korea~~~~^^

[@rgrkim]

subscribed from LA. Good video guys. That B-Bim-Bop looks so good.

[@김경민-l2b7e]

Welcome to korea

[@rob50uk95]

Yummy 😋

[@hyunjunglee5584]

김밥 맛있겠당... 그래도 김밥은 빨리 드세요 배탈나요~

[@anff]

hi mate, love the series.... did you guys book the seoup to busan from the statio or pre-booked them? is it easy just to book it at the station?

[@leejiyong7100]

예전에는 피자를 서양빈대떡이라 했어요 알아듣기 쉽게 설명한건데

[@kf31paris]

Hey David when will y ou comme to France

[@miakim354]

flying is faster and cheaper than riding a train from Seoul to Busan

[@koreanlifestyle9368]

Excellent

[@abhipakem3019]

Nice

[@Jw10046]

welcome to korea!

[@jsy5640]

Welcome to Korea!

[@이양우-s8q]

배고프다

[@opicatchu2164]

I didn't know that korean fast trains are french material Alsthom as french TGV !!

[@Kim_Kgm]

대힌민국을 방문 하심에 환영합니다

[@shortccinema]

good!

[@honk7608]

Actually there is two type of KTX 1. KTX(18 car) 2. KTX-Sancheun(8 car) The secend type of KTX can become 18 car by connecting 2 train in one(the train that you use was this type) but 9th and 10th car will be blocked and not able to pass.

[@jfju64564]

THIS 👇 IS HOW MANY PEOPLE WANT TO GO TO SOUTH KOREA NOW 👍

[@OUT_OF_SERVICEuser]

welcome to s.korea ;>

[@king_khan_official-001]

Please come india again

[@jbc09]

well come to busan~

[@sharmilapadmanabhan3725]

Nice 👌👌👌

[@queencard1111]

Hey guys, did you feel like it was recommended to purchase the tickets online to avoid tickets selling out? Or it seemed pretty normal and common to buy at the kiosk?

[@starwoojin]

If you take the srt and get there too soon, the cleaner will be cleaning up.

[@curiousgamer9343]

It's almost like an airport.😱

[@diet340]

is there no luggage forwarding there? like in Japan?

[@bk1566]

와 서울역이 저렇게 생겼구나...

[@흰색늑대-l3t]

본죽 저기 작년에 내가 갔던 곳.

[@hereticNick]

You can actually fly Seoul to Busan for half the price of the bullet train.

[@halohalo576]

5:12 you just pushed the open-for-3-minute button dude the normal open button is located on the door

[@Rickwongf]

Hi I booked tickets using the app last night form seoul to Busan , they have taken money out of my bank but I have not received an email confirmation like they said they would send out and when I go to check my tickets it says you do not have any tickets? I don’t know why to do and the number keeps cutting off when I try call them?? Someone help 😭😭 does it take a few days ?

[@marcelenhydra965]

Le TGV Coréen :)

[@youngjunyoon1]

👍👍🇰🇷🇰🇷❤️❤️👌👌

[@sanyoff23]

when eat bibimbob need to spoon guys

[@mr.hithere4346]

“As you can see there are a lot of ppl on the train” *shows buildings*

[@rcdaluz]

Is it better to travel by train from Seoul to Busan. My issues with travelling by train is the seats are on a first come basis and travel time is longer.

[@loaplays2462]

watch the movie train to Busan . 😂

[@hyrocket]

that is a great breakfast

[@camelliadandelion]

Use your spoon when you eat rice in Korea. Especially Bibimbap. All Koreans use spoon when they eat bibimbab. Not chopsticks. And it will taste much better. BTW This is so nice video~!!!

[@cl8594]

Didn't you already have breakfast before you left Seoul? lol

[@umersalahuddin3892]

I though it was suppose to be a train video journey

[@duckinan5215]

비빔밥 먹ㅈ구싶다

[@jlee562]

U're wrong about taking the train is the most efficient way to go to from seoul from busan. A two way ticket from gimpo to gimhae is cheaper than one first class ktx ticket. Just so ur viewers know haha

[@Flqmyy]

go to thailand!!!

[@lisaholloway4187]

Travel light so hard to do lol

[@king_khan_official-001]

Hi

[@ChrisGugliuzza]

actually flying is cheaper. can easily find $50 round trip Seoul to Busan.

[@Odysseus_Outis]

Sometimes.... but not always.

[@Zanchikooksu]

We eat Bibimbap with spoon 🙂

[@kuzithecat6343]

In fact, trains departed from Seoul st. cannnot be delayed. Because Seoul st. is the starting station for KTX trains.