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Unique Means of Transportation in Korea

Visitors can make the best out of their time getting from one place to another by opting for unique transport options that combine both the aspects sightseeing and transportation. A variety of themed travel transportation programs such as city tour buses and tourist trains can help save you from the stress of deciding where to go next. There is a variety of themes to choose from, and you can be assured that you’re in for a convenient ride that takes you around carefully selected destinations.
| City tour bus

Seoul City Tour Bus ⓒSeoul Tourism Organization / Busan Seoul City Tour Bus ⓒBusan Metropolitan City

City tour bus is a convenient way to visit major attractions in the shortest amount of time or look around places that are difficult to reach by public transportation. In particular, Seoul, Busan, Yeosu and Jeju are already popular among international visitors for their well-designed city bus routes. City buses are useful when traveling in small and mid-sized cities with relatively fewer public transportation routes and subsequent difficulties in getting from one location to another.
There are two types of city buses: the hop-on, hop-off buses where one can get on and off whenever they want as it circulates a predefined route; and themed buses where one ride for an entire day to look at a number of tourist attractions.

Popular city tour buses by region

Seoul: en.seoulcitybus.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Busan: www.citytourbusan.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Incheon: citytour.ito.or.kr (Korean, English)

Jeju: www.jejucitybus.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Suncheon: www.suncheon.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Gyeongju: cmtour.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Daegu: www.daegucitytour.com (Korean only)
| Tourist trains

Baekdu-daegan Valley Train ⓒSeo In-ho (Danim, Cohort 7) / Jeongseon Arirang Train ⓒJeon Ga-hyeon (Travel Leader, Cohort 15)

Tourist trains are available in different themes and routes, allowing passengers to enjoy diverse scenes of Korea and fully enjoy the charms of traveling by train. Read on to see offered themes, ranging from riding along near the borders of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) to trips to the mountains and the seas. You can purchase the tickets on-site at the ticket booths at major train stations or reserve a seat online through the Korail website and Korail mobile app. As train schedule is subject to change due to maintenance, visitors are advised to check the operation schedule in advance.

* Korail website: www.korail.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Major Tourist Trains

East Sea & Santa Village Train

East Sea and Santa Train runs along the coast of the East Sea from Gangneung Station in Gangwon State to Buncheon Station in Gyeongsangbuk-do. Buncheon Station features Bonghwa Santa Village adorned with Christmas-themed décor, including a Santa Post Office and sledding hill.

* Route: Gangneung - Jeongdongjin - Mukho - Donghae - Dogye - Cheoram - Seungbu - Yangwon - Buncheon

Duration: Approx. 3 hr

West Sea Gold Train (G-Train)

West Sea Gold Train (G-Train) runs from Yongsan Station in Seoul to Iksan Station in Jeonbuk State. It is painted in gold to represent the golden waves of the sunset-struck West Sea. The G-Train features ondol (traditional floor heating system) cabins decorated in hanok-style (traditional Korean house) theme.

* Route: Yongsan - Yeongdeungpo - Suwon – Cheonan - Asan – Onyangoncheon - Yesan - Hongseong - Gwangcheon - Daecheon - Janghang - Gunsan - Iksan

Duration: Approx. 3 hr 10 min

Baekdu-daegan Valley Train (V-Train)

Baekdu-daegan Valley Train (V-Train) runs from Cheoram Station in Gangwon State to Yeongju Station in Gyeongsangbuk-do. You can enjoy the beautiful canyon view of the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range, the most rugged mountain range in Korea, on a slowly running train. The cabins have a nostalgic vibe that suits the pleasant scenery.

* Route: Cheoram - Seungbu - Yangwon - Buncheon - Chunyang - Bonghwa - Yeongju

Duration: Approx. 2 hr 10 min

South Coast Train (S-Train)

South Coast Train (S-Train) is available in two routes: one that runs between Seoul Station and Yeosu EXPO Station in Jeolla-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City (Jeolla Line), and the other that runs between Busan Station and Mokpo Station (Gyeongjeon Line). The S-Train has four types of themed cars with different seating arrangements suited for each theme. The Busan- Mokpo route runs slowly while passing many of the beautiful cities along the South Coast.

* Jeolla Line route: Seoul - Yeongdeungpo - Suwon - Cheonan - Seodaejeon - Iksan - Jeonju – Imsil - Namwon - Gokseong - Guryegu - Suncheon – Yeocheon - Yeosu Expo

Duration: Approx. 4 hr 50 min

* Gyeongjeon Line route: Busan - Gupo - Mulgeum – Changwon Jungang - Masan - Jinju - Hadong – Suncheon - Deungnyang – Sinboseong - Jeonnam Jangheung – Gangjin – Haenam – Yeongam - Mokpo

Duration: Approx. 4 hr 40 min

Jeongseon Arirang Train (A-Train)

Jeongseon Arirang Train (A-Train) operates between Jecheon Station in Chungcheongbuk-do and Auraji Station in Gangwon State. You can enjoy the atmosphere and the taste of Auraji, the area known as the origin of Jeongseon Arirang, and the pristine nature of Gangwon State. Each cabin is colorfully decorated in different themes.

* Route: Jecheon - Yeongwol - Yemi - Mindungsan - Byeoreogok - Seonpyeong - Jeongseon - Najeon - Auraji

Duration:Approx. 2 hr

Tip Ask Korail!

- For any questions regarding train trips and tourist trains, contact the Korail Customer Center (+82-1599-7777) and they will be happy to assist you in English (08:00-20:00 daily).
- Visit the Korail Travel website to see tours on the train offered by Korail, including Rail Cruise Haerang, Korea’s only sleeping cabin tourist train, as well as DMZ tours.

| Demand Responsive Transit (DRT)

C-Tour Bus ⓒChungnam Culture and Tourism Foundation

If you want to conveniently visit local attractions without limiting your options to public transportation, opt for a Demand Responsive Transit (DRT). DRT is a customized mobility service where vehicles operate according to traveler demand. By connecting major tourist destinations with key transportation hubs, including airports, train stations, and bus terminals, DRT allows travelers to get around areas where public transportation is less frequent.

DRT can be conveniently booked in major areas via a dedicated app or on-site kiosks, and transportation cards can be used for travel and transfers. When calling a DRT, keep in mind that boarding and getting off the vehicle are permitted only at designated stops.

DRT in Major Regions

■ Busan: TABARA

TABARA takes passengers to major tourist destinations on the outskirts of Busan downtown, including OSIRIA Tourist Resort, Songjeong Beach, and Gadeokdo Island. It is available in Gijang route and Gangseo route, and can be booked through TABARA app (Android | iOS).
* Route: (Gijang) Gongsu Village - Haedong Yonggungsa Temple- National Fisheries Science Museum - Ananti Cove - Orandae - Yeonhwa-ri - Daebyeon Port - Wave Breeze Apartment - Gijang Station - Gijang Market - OSIRIA Station - Lotte World - Lotte Outlet Dongbu Tourism Complex - Skyline Luge Busan - Busan National Science Museum - IKEA - Riouer Senior Town - Songjeong Station - Songjeong Beach - Gwangeogol Valley - Songjeong Station - Songjeong Beach - Gwangeogol Valley

* TABARA website: tabara.kr (Korean only)

■ Chungcheong region: C-Tour Bus (starting June 2026)

C-Tour Bus connects across Chuncheong regions, including routes from Cheongju International Airport to Gongju and Buyeo. It’s a convenient option for travelers who enters Korea through Cheongju International Airport, or plans on traveling around the Chuncheong regions on the KTX from Osong Station. The C-Tour Bus can be booked offline at ticket booths and kiosks in major cities, or online through Tmoney Go and Bustago apps.

* Route: Cheongju International Airport – Osong Station (KTX) – Gongju Jonghap Bus Terminal –Buyeo Intercity Bus Terminal

* 1330 Korea Travel Helpline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, and Indonesian)
* This page was last updated on May 22, 2026, and therefore the information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check for updates before visiting.

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