KTX tickets for visitors: where to book, when sales open and the Korail Pass

Where to buy

• Ticket offices, the KORAIL website, the KORAIL+ app, ticket kiosks, NAVER Train Booking or KakaoT.
• korail.com is in Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese and covers KTX, SRT, conventional and tourist trains.
• Tickets can also be bought through WeChat, Alipay and Konest.
• Seoul Station has dedicated counters for visitors without a booking, with AI real-time interpretation. They have accepted Apple Pay since April 2025.

When tickets go on sale

Usually from one month before departure at 07:00, until 20 minutes before departure. In apps you can buy until just before departure.

Choosing a seat

• When you buy online, use the Reserve Seat button to pick your seat.
• Some trains have seats facing both forward and backward.
• KTX and SRT have restrooms, nursing rooms and vending machines, and almost all trains have free Wi-Fi.

Korail Pass

• A rail pass for international travelers only: 2, 3, 4 or 5 flexible days, used within 10 days.
• Unlimited standard-class travel. Reserve seats up to twice a day; standing tickets are unlimited.
• First-class seats cost 50% of the normal first-class fare.
• Not valid on SRT, subways or temporary tourist trains.
• Korail Pass+ adds a transit card and debit card. Adding the transit function costs ₩8,000.
• Korail Pass+ cards are sold at kiosks at Incheon Airport and major stations such as Seoul, Yongsan and Busan.

SRT

SRT is a 300 km/h high-speed train from Suseo Station to Busan or Mokpo. It can be booked on the KORAIL website.

Help in English

KORAIL Customer Center: +82-1599-7777 (English), 08:00–20:00 every day.

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