Korea Survival

Transportation

Everything you need to travel confidently across Korea. Learn public transportation, airport transfers, taxis, KTX, transportation cards, internet connection, and useful Korean travel phrases.

Transportation Guides

Ten guides for getting around Korea

T-money

Korea's universal rechargeable transit card for buses, subways and taxis.

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Subway System

Navigate Seoul, Busan and other cities with colour-coded metro lines.

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Subway Transfer

Transfer between lines and transit modes without paying extra fares.

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Taxi System

Understand regular, deluxe and international taxis plus Kakao T hailing.

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Bus System

Decode city bus colours, numbers and payment rules across Korea.

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KTX infographic — ASK KOREA guide to Korea's high-speed rail.

KTX

Book and ride Korea's high-speed rail network connecting major cities.

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Airport Transportation

Get from Incheon and Gimpo airports to downtown Seoul and beyond.

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SIM Card / eSIM

Stay connected with prepaid SIMs and instant eSIM activation options.

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Wi-Fi Setup

Find free public Wi-Fi, pocket Wi-Fi rentals and café networks.

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Transportation Survival Korean

Essential phrases for taxis, subways, buses and asking for directions.

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