Train from Seoul to Busan | Our experience with KTX Korea's high speed train!

Join us on our adventure from Seoul to Busan by Korea's high speed train 🇰🇷
In this video, we'll show you our very own experience and everything you need to know about getting tickets and taking the KTX. See where we got our tickets, which seats you should avoid and how to make the most of your Seoul to Busan train journey.
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[@yesandexplore]

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[@MsJohnnysworld]

Did you buy them at the counter or on the website? I ask because I am traveling with friends in about a month and we are trying to book those seats.

[@yesandexplore]

We booked them online but you can also buy them at the counter, sadly you cannot buy at the machine unless you have a Korean card… hopefully they will change it 😃

[@andrew.l.5493]

I lived in South Korea (Ulsan) for 3 years and did the KTX run from Seoul to Busan and back many times. It's a really lovely way to travel. The drop down screens show your speed at around 300 km/hr on the long straights. You don't really feel the speed until you see one coming the other way. Then you realize you're going really fast! TIP: Buy a first class seat if you can, it's really spacious and very comfortable.

[@yesandexplore]

That’s awesome! We really enjoyed the trip and we will most definitely try first class next time!

[@maiha6211]

My flight landed at incheon airport late. I took the Arex all stop train to Seoul station $5 Canadian. Bought TMoney card at a vending booth $5. Then at another vending machine (next to Tmoney card purchase machine) loaded $ onto card. Walked to Arex trains and used Tmoney card for entrance. Took 1 hour to reach Seoul station. Took elevator up , only one floor. Then took another 2 sets of escalators . Elevator also available. Finally reached KTX floor . Went to cashier counter , had to use phone to scan and fill in info. Trains available every 15 minutes on a Friday may 31,2024. . No seats available, we were offered standing option. We agreed paid $50/ person Canadian . Took us 5 minutes to get to train platform. After the train started, many available seats empty, we sat on them. 6+ stops in all, at each stop we stood up and waited for empty seats. Standing was easygoing, train was very smooth. Each stop was very short 2 minutes. We had seats pretty much all the way. I think there is maybe one more stop as I am writing this at this moment. Vending machines only took Korea wan.

[@yesandexplore]

Oh wow what an extensive comment of your experience! Thanks for sharing 😀

[@Jessica-wz9id]

I will be doing the same thing in a few motnhs, this really helps me to get a familiar with the trip. Thank you so much!

[@yesandexplore]

No problem, happy to help 😃 have a great trip! ❤️

[@jc3photo]

A clear and good sharing!

[@yesandexplore]

Thank you!! For watching and commenting ❤️

[@Louiesssss]

Oh wow so convenient and fast to Busan!!

[@yesandexplore]

Yeah we loved taking the train, thanks for watching!!

[@maggiechang1618]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@yesandexplore]

You are very welcome!!

[@cruisingwithcaptaincliff]

I’m visiting S Korea and planning to do day trip from Seoul to Busan and back. You mentioned that only local card accepted for payment for the ticket. Also, 1-way second class is $44 USD. I’m retired U.S. army and my first time visiting the country since I was not stationed there. My late grandfather was WWII and Korean War veteran so I would like to visit DMZ and the peace memorial. Thanks!

[@yesandexplore]

Hello! First off, thank you for your service and your family that also served! If you want to buy a ticket to Busan you can go to the ticket office, there you can pay cash or card but not at the machines they only accept Local cards. Other option is online but we did not do that! A big tip we can give you about the DMZ, you have tours that visit around the DMZ. These can be booked anytime but if you want to actually visit the iconic location where you can take a step into the North Korea and the famous Green buildings, guards etc. This one has to be booked in advance as it’s very popular!! Research as soon as possible as we couldn’t visit as it was full everywhere! Hope you enjoy and visit the war museum that’s also a must see plus it’s free.

[@cruisingwithcaptaincliff]

@@yesandexplore thank you. I booked my DMZ excursion and meet up maps.app.goo.gl/UaYGfEac7MBKxkB88?g_st=ic Can I get a card for payment for the days I’m in S Korea? Also, kindly recommend a good eESIM carrier to use there. Thank you!

[@yesandexplore]

Great! For a card you can use credit card or cash in many places! Otherwise if you mean a t-money card you can get it at the convenience store at the airport! Buying the card you can use credit card but topping up you need cash… don’t ask us why haha! And when you are done and you still have money left you can return it and get your money back that’s left. With simcard we took the easy way and got it at the airport. They help you install and get everything ready. In Thailand a regular sim can also be installed as e-sim but for korea we are not sure. Enjoy korea and let us know how your holiday was 😃

[@ivanyufenstefanus8272]

hey, how do you travel around busan? does public transport reliable or we need to take a taxi or uber?

[@yesandexplore]

Hey it’s super easy to travel around Busan with buses and metro! Or after a long day of walking we took an uber to our hotel, so that’s also easy 😀

[@ivanyufenstefanus8272]

@@yesandexplore did you use t money card to pay for all of the buses and metro fare?

[@yesandexplore]

Yes! T-money card is the easiest way, other option is single tickets/day pass but for us thats not really convenient.

[@acatnamedmickey]

I subsribed because of the guy pickin gup th saluggager

[@joseph2294]

need to scan ticket on gate before to train?

[@yesandexplore]

No to our surprise no need to scan! They come by on the train 😀

[@DrebinFrank-z1d]

부산행 기차를 탈때면 좀비를 조심하세요 😂

[@yesandexplore]

This time no Zombies!! kkkkkkk

[@RaktimDatta007]

Is it safe to keep the luggage unattended in luggage space?

[@yesandexplore]

We experienced korea as very safe but sadly there is no 100% guarantee!

[@patriciachia2532]

May I know where do u purchase the tickets

[@yesandexplore]

Two options, either online or at the station you can go to the ticket counter/ticket machine At the time of filming we couldn’t get it at the machine as they only accepted Korean cards so best to go to the ticket counter with a person!

[@destiny428]

Can we put carry on luggage in the space above the seats or all type of luggage must be on the luggage space.

[@yesandexplore]

Small stuff like carry on yes but your big suitcase need to be in the luggage space!

[@asdfghjkl-sss]

train to busan

[@yesandexplore]

Correct, like the movie 😉

[@GregInTokyo]

@@yesandexplorewith less zombies I assume?

[@okuri_]

how cost it is ?

[@yesandexplore]

Expect to pay around 40-50 euro/45-55 Dollars for a one way per person!

[@Marouane34]

The ktx is Tgv korean because Tgv french export many train like this to south korea Ktx is Tgv

[@yesandexplore]

Oh that’s an interesting fact, thanks for sharing 😀

[@ΚΩΣΤΑΣΣΑΡΑΝΤΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ-κ6λ]

I am a railfan from Greece.I am looking for persons railfans for letterwriting to exchange photos and other about trains.The letterwriting postly and not e:mail.I don't use e:mail.

[@pieter1387]

Nice train. And Just as reliable as trains in Holland 😄. Not …..

[@UltramanMebiusBrave]

Actually, this train is MORE reliable than the trains in Holland (which is the Holland area)/the Netherlands.

[@Srinivas-su6zs]

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