1. Types of buses

Express buses use freeways to drive to far away destinations without making any stops along the way. Bus fares vary depending on the facility and the number of seats on a bus and, extra charges apply during late-night hours.

Intercity buses use freeways and/or national routes to drive to destinations typically making intermediate stops along the way. Unlike express buses, there are intercity buses that only drive on national routes without driving on freeways. There are a greater number of intercity bus routes than that of express buses, which make them a great choice when traveling to small- to medium-sized cities. There are various routes that directly connect small cities so they are a useful means of transportation for such trips. Intercity buses are divided into general buses and luxury buses with larger seats, and extra charges apply during late-night hours.

2. How to use buses 

Bus tickets can be purchased on online ticketing websites, via mobile apps or directly at ticket offices in bus terminals. You can print your ticket at the ticket office of the departing terminal before the time of departure and you must carry the credit card you used for the purchase. If you have purchased your ticket online, it is a good idea to confirm the purchase one more time in the [Check/Cancel/Change Reservation] menu. Check the platform number of your bus through a monitor or screen in the terminal’s waiting area and then board the bus at that platform. Typically, you can board a bus starting five minutes prior to the time of departure.

• Integrated express bus ticketing website : www.kobus.co.kr (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)
• Integrated intercity bus ticketing website : https://txbus.t-money.co.kr (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)      
  www.bustago.or.kr (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)

3. Major bus terminals and routes

Take note that express buses and intercity buses often depart from and arrive at different terminals. Most terminals are located in city centers, which make them easy to find. However, in Seoul and some other regions, terminals may be located far away from one another so you must check the point of departure one more time before you leave. If a terminal is called “jonghap terminal,” it means that both express buses and intercity buses stop there so keep that in mind. Routes are subject to change travelers are advised to check for changes in advance.