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Bicycle, an eco-friendly way to travel the city
If a destination is difficult to reach by public transportation or a little far to walk, a bicycle is an excellent choice. Bicycle rental services are available in various cities in Korea and most cities have nice bike paths. In particular, if you ride along the Hangang River in Seoul, you will be rewarded with beautiful views that combine the city's skyline and lighting on bridges.
【 Photo source: Clipart Korea 】
Bike-share Services in Korea
Bike-share services in Korea are divided into those operated by local governments and by private companies. Government-owned public bikes are only available in certain cities such as Seoul, Daejeon, Gyeongju, Gwangju, Gongju, and Yeosu, and are relatively cheap. The most notable public bike-service is Seoul's 'Ttareungi' whose name originates from ttareung, which, in Korean, is the sound of a bell installed on a bicycle. Ttareungi can easily be found throughout Seoul and even non-Korean residents can conveniently use them.

Bike-share services operated by private companies can be used in broader areas than public bikes. You can use these bikes by installing the company’s mobile app, the most popular service being Kakao T Bike run by Kakao. It is available in several cities across the country, including Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Incheon, and there are also areas where you can use an electric bicycle so be sure to check it out before use!
Public Bike-Sharing System
Ttareungi (Seoul) www.bikeseoul.com (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)
Tashu (Daejeon) bike.tashu.or.kr (Korean, English, Chinese)
Tasilla (Gyeongju) tasilla.gyeongju.go.kr (Korean, English)
Tabanna (Gijang, Busan): www.gijang.go.kr (Korean, English)
Yeosurang (Yeosu): www.yeosu.go.kr/bike (Korean, English)
✔️How to use Seoul Public Bike
1. Install the Ttareungi app on your smartphone. You must be 13 years of age or older to be able to use Ttareungi.
2. Press 'Foreigner' and go to the main screen.
3. Press 'Purchase pass' at the bottom of the screen and purchase a ticket with your credit card.
4. Go to the nearest unmanned bike rental location (dock station) you can find on the map.
5. Scan the QR code attached on the bike with your smartphone to unlock the locking device.
6. Use the bike.
7. After arriving at the destination, push the front wheel into a dock at an unmanned bike rental location and lock the locking device to finish the use.
Private Bike-Sharing Companies
Kakao T Bike: www.kakaomobility.com/contents/10 (Korean only)
Swing: swingmobility.co (Korean, English)
Gcoo: gcoo.io (Korean, English, Thai, Vietnamese)
✔️How to use shared bicycles by private companies (Kakao T Bike, etc.)
1. On your smartphone, install the app of the company you wish to use and register a credit card.
2. Select a desired area on the app and choose an available bicycle nearby.
3. Scan the QR code attached on the bike with your smartphone to unlock the locking device.
4. Use the bike. After the base time is over, an additional fee is incurred for every minute in excess of the base time.
5. After arriving at the destination, lock the locking device to finish the use.
6. Take a picture of the parked bike and upload it on the app.
Q1> What should I remember when riding a bike in the city?
When crossing the street at a crosswalk, you need to get off the bike and walk across with it. When you ride on a bike path, you need to keep to the right. Finally, it is strictly prohibited to ride a bike under the influence. Wearing safety gears such as a helmet and knee pads is strongly recommended.
Q2> How should I ride if there are only roads for cars and pedestrians and no bike path is installed?
You need to ride your bike on the rightmost edge of the vehicle road. However, you may not ride a bike in sections where bicycle traffic is prohibited by a safety sign. In inevitable cases such as on a damaged road or construction zone, you may ride a bike at the edge of the sidewalk but you must not interfere with pedestrian traffic.
* 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay)
* TThis page was last updated on November 4, 2025, and therefore the information may differ from what is presented here.