"KTX Busan-Seoul/ Seoul-Busan" Busan Transportation Tip by theguardianangel

We took the KTX from Busan going to Seoul since it's cheaper than by plane. We were booked online by our hostel owner (we asked this kind Korean owner to book us around way tix). Our tickets cost KW23,900 each going to Seoul, we had a discount at that time (maybe because we bought the tix on a Thursday night). You can book online via www.korail.com. I heard that tickets are more expensive on Fridays- Sundays.

I find it weird though at first, that the subway staffs aren't checking our tickets but it made me realize that it's not necessary since the time and the seat number are indicated in the ticket. You cannot cheat in changing your seat/train number since the booking online generates an automatic ticket giving only the available seats at the time/date you wish to depart. The system gives a 100% guarantee of seat reservation. You will also be able to view in the website if the time you wish to travel has not yet been fully booked.

Time travel from Busan to Seoul/ Seoul to Busan takes about 3.5 hrs. KTX is faster than taking the bus since it will take you 6-8 hrs of time travel. Taking the bus maybe cheaper but if you think about the time you'll be spending in traveling, think again. Time is gold. You can earn money but it can't buy time.

Mode: TO
Type: Subway/Metro
Website: http://www.korail.com