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Average speed
305 km/h

Departures
daily

Booking
1 year in advance

Coach classes
1st and 2nd

Average speed
305 km/h

Departures
daily

Booking
1 year in advance

Coach classes
1st and 2nd

Korean Train Routes

Modern KTX bullet trains connect Korean cities just within a few hours, and offer multiple convenient routes for Korea's citizens and visitors. These high-speed trains is a popular choice for the comfort and speed that they offer onboard as well as convenient departure and arrival stations.

The most popular route is connecting Seoul and Busan, but there are other, very important and convenient routes starting in Seoul that operate on 5 different lines: Gyeongbu, Honam, Gyeongjeon, Jeolla, and Gangneung lines.

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KTX Stations

Thanks to the KTX high-speed train, you can travel from the North to the South of the country within a timely manner. 

​These trains are departing from Seoul, and connecting cities in a short period of time. ​In Seoul KTX bullet trains depart from four train stations: Seoul Station, Yongsan Station, Cheongnyangni Station, and Yoeungdongpo Station. 

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Korean Trains Classes

KTX and KTX-Sancheon high-speed trains, operated by Korail, offer 2 car class types, Economy Class Seats (2nd class), and 1st Class Seats.

​Your ticket will also indicate whether a seat is forward-facing or backward-facing. The price varies according to your chosen class. Both classes can enjoy various amenities on board, but there are certain advantages that the First class offers.

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HOW DO I GET FROM SEOUL TO BUSAN?

​The most convenient way to reach Busan from Seoul is by taking a KTX high-speed train. The distance to Busan is 329 kilometers, and it takes less than 3 hour to reach the city. There are around 56 trains per route, and the shortest travel time is 2 hours 15 minutes. You can search trains & book tickets online on Rail.Ninja

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​HOW DO I GET FROM DAEGU TO BUSAN?

 ​The most convenient way to reach Busan from Daegu is by taking a KTX high-speed train. The distance to Busan is 94 kilometers, and it takes less than 1 hour to reach the city. There are 18 trains per route, and the shortest travel time is around 38 minutes.

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WHERE CAN I FIND KTX TRAINS SCHEDULES?

You can find all KTX high-speed train routes and departures at Rail.Ninja online booking platform.

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WHERE KTX STOPS FROM SEOUL TO BUSAN?

KTX trains stop at different stations depending on the train. Not every train stops at every station. KTX operating on a Gyeongbu line destinations: Haengsin - Seoul - Yeongdeungpo - Gwangmyeong - Suwon - Cheonan Asan - Osong - Daejeon - Gimcheon (Gumi), Dongdaegu - Miryang - Gupo - Busan - Pohang - Dingyeongju - Ulsan.

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​WHAT IS RAIL.NINJA?

Online train ticket booking service Rail Ninja offers train tickets for 1.5k+ routes in 50+ countries. Thus, you can easily travel worldwide by booking tickets on Rail.Ninja. To find out more check Rail.Ninja review.

DOES SOUTH KOREA HAVE BULLET TRAINS?

South Korea has bullet trains called KTX (Korea Train Express).

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HOW FAST IS KTX TRAIN IN KOREA?

The high-speed KTX train travels at a speed of about 305 km/h, but can reach a maximum speed of 330 km/h. You can read more about KTX trains speed, classes and amenities here.

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WHAT IS KTX SANCHEON?

There are 2 types of KTX trains: KTX-I (KTX) and KTX-II, that was renamed to KTX-Sancheon. The KTX Sancheon trains have better wider 1st class seats than KTX. Seats are always facing the direction of the train (both first and second class), passengers can enjoy wireless internet access and digital multimedia broadcasts.