Monday, May 10, 2010

Rail

Railroad Route Map

 KR pass

This ticket is exclusively for foreign travelers. Foreign travelers can buy a KR PASS voucher (e-ticket) from overseas distributors or from the KORAIL homepage. They can exchange the e-ticket at major train stations in Korea, and use the ticket for the designated period of time. KR PASS holders can travel for free on all trains managed by KORAIL, which includes KTX trains, but not subways or tourism trains. There are no limits on the frequency of travel or travel area.


*After purchasing the KR PASS, it will take at least 5 days for the voucher (e-ticket) to be ready.

☞ Click here for more details of KR PASS
 
Train Stations in Seoul

Seoul Station is the most important train station in
Korea. From this station, you can travel to Busan
 and Gyeongju, by taking the Gyeongbu line.

In fact, most railroad routes start from Seoul Station
with the exception of the Jungang line and the Gyeongchun line.

• Tel 
+82-2-3149-2509
• Directions
Located in Seoul Station Square. Seoul subway station (lines no.1 & 2). exits 13 and 2.

 
From Cheongnyangni Station, you can travel to Gyeongju
and other places in Gyeongsangbuk-do province and to
Gangwon-do province. Particularly popular destinations
 from Cheongnyangni Station are Gangneung in Gangwon-do
province and Andong in Gyeongsangbuk-do province.

• Tel
+82-2-3299-7114
• Directions
Cheongnyangni subway station (line no.1) exit 4.





The Gyeongchun line runs from Seongbuk station. The line runs along the Hangang River to various tourist attractions and resorts, and has many scenic views. Popular destinations for one-day or weekend trips are Chuncheon, Cheongpyeong, Gapyeong and Gangchon Stations.

• Tel
+82-2-917-7445
• Directions
Seongbuk subway station (line no.1) exit 1.




Since the introduction of the KTX express train, Yongsan station has been an important transportation hub in Seoul. Along with Seoul Station, Yongsan Station is one of the main train stations in Seoul. Be sure you check your ticket to make sure you go to the right station. The Honam line departs from Yongsan station.

• Tel
+82-2-3780-5408
• Directions
Yongsan subway station (line no.1), or 250m walk from exit #4 of Sinyongsan subway station (line no.4).

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