High-speed trains in Korea, aka KTX, make travels outside of Seoul fast and convenient. It takes around 5 hours to reach Busan on a bus from Seoul, but KTX takes you there in 2.5 hours. The only downside of KTX is that ticket prices tend to be expensive. It costs around 60,000KRW for a ticket to Busan, taking up a huge part of a traveller's budget. 

The KR Pass allows you to take KTX rides freely within a certain time period. The pass is perfect for those who want to explore different parts of Korea. The Select Pass allows you to choose the dates of your KTX rides while Consecutive Pass allows you to ride continuously. Pick and choose the one that suits your plan. Remember that if you book in a group of two or more, each person gets a 10,000KRW discount too!

Korail Pass (KTX)

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Things to Keep In Mind 

The KR Pass can be used only by foreigners (Those with a Korean passport cannot use this)

Be sure to check the types of trains available. KR Pass cannot be used on AREX, SRT, and subway. 

It can only be used by the person making the reservation. If the name on the pass is different from the name on the passport, it cannot be used. 

The voucher must be held by the person making the reservation. If you are a group, please save your own voucher before boarding. 

Please enter carefully as the information cannot be edited after booking. 

You can also purchase tickets on-site, but we recommend that you book online as they are often sold out and you have to wait in line. 

The select pass must be used within 10 days from the date of reservation (the first boarding date). Expired tickets cannot be used. 

All passes are limited to reserved seat seating twice a day. If you use the KR Pass more than 3 times a day, you must use it as a standing seat from the 3rd boarding date. 

Age is calculated as the age on the day of boarding. 

Saver Pass: All passengers must board the same train together. Purchase only if two or more people are boarding the same train. The passport name, gender, date of birth, and nationality of all passengers boarding are required.

Before purchasing a ticket, we recommend that you check first whether there are available seats on the desired train. 

KR PASS tickets can be replaced with either a printout or a mobile screen, but please prepare the seat reservation voucher in print.

When you are checked at the gate, please show your ticket, seat reservation voucher, and passport.

For those who haven't made advance seat reservations, on the reservation date, please present your passport and the printed KR PASS ticket or the mobile screen at the TRAVEL CENTER to reserve your seat.

Train reservations can be made 30 days in advance. 

Seat reservations may not be available on public holidays and during the peak summer season. In this case, the KR pass can be used as a standing seat. 

Seat reservations are also available at the Travel Center at each train station, but we recommended reserving online in advance due to the long waiting line. (Seat reservations are unavailable on the Automatic Ticket Machine/Kiosk in the station.) 

For further inquiries, please contact the English KORAIL CS team (+82-1599-7777, 8am~8pm KST) or visit the Travel Center at each train station.

KR Pass (KTX) Refund Policy

A 100% refund is available if you cancel by 17:00, 3 days before the reservation.

After that, it is non-refundable.

If you cancel the KR Pass, you must cancel the seat reserved on the Korail site as well.

 Types of Trains

High-speed trains: KTX, KTX- Sancheon 

Regular trains: ITX- Saemaeul, Samaeul, Mugunghwa, Niruro, ITX-Cheongchun

Sightseeing Trains: A train (Jeongseon Arirang train), DMZ train, G Train (Western Gold Train), O Train (Jungbu Inland tourist train) S train (Namdo marine train), V train (Baekdudaegna Gorge Train) 

KR Pass cannot be used on AREX, SRT and Subways

Types of Passes

SELECT PASS (2 Days or 4 Days)

This pass allows you to ride the KTX within 10 days by selecting 2 or 4 days from the reservation date. 

It is recommended for people who want to travel freely without a plan. 

For example, when purchasing a 4 day pass, you can board any day. You could board once on Jan 1, once on Jan 4, once on Jan 7, and once on Jan 10. 

On selected dates, you can ride for 2 reserved seats and unlimited rides for unreserved for standing seats. 

Please note that when booking, please set your reservation date as the 1st boarding date. Your pass will be valid 10 days from that day. 

CONSECUTIVE PASS (3 Days or 5 Days)

This pass allows unlimited rides on the KTX for 3 or 5 consecutive days from the reservation date. 

It is recommended for those that want to travel various regions around Korea. 

For example, when purchasing a 3 day pass, you can board on Jan 1, once again on Jan 1, and Jan 3. 

During the validity period, reserved seats can be used twice a day and unreserved seats of standing seats can be used unlimitedly. 

Keep in mind that when you are booking, you should set your reservation date as the 1st boarding date. Your pass will be valid or 3 to 5 consecutive days from that date. 

SAVER PASS

This is a pass that allows you to purchase a consecutive pass or select pass at a reasonable price if you plan to ride the same train in a group of two to five people. 

It is recommended for people that are traveling in a group of 2-5 people. 

Please note that all passengers must board the same train together. Please only purchase if 2 or more people will be riding the same train together. 

Please note that all passengers must provide their name (as written on the passport), date of birth, and nationality.

Prices

General Tickets

*Adult: Age over 27 / Youth: 13-27 years old / Children: 6-12 years old 

Saver Pass: Get a 10,000KRW discount per person when you book in a group of two or more. 

 How to Reserve

1. Please complete your reservation by designating the first boarding date as your reservation date.

2. Reservations will be confirmed within 1-2 business days, and after confirmation, please check your email for the voucher that will be sent to you.

* If you have purchased multiple tickets, individual vouchers will be organized in a ZIP file. Please ensure that the voucher quantity is correct.

3. Visit the Korail website (link) and enter your 16-digit reservation number (KORAIL PASS NUMBER) to choose your desired seats.

4. Customers who have purchased a SELECT PASS, please select the date of use in "My Reservation - Details."

*If you have purchased consecutive tickets, please proceed to the next step.

5. On the "My Reservation" page, click on 'Seat Reservation' to make a booking. Choose your desired seats and confirm your selection.

6. KR PASS tickets can be replaced with either a printout or a mobile screen, but please prepare the seat reservation rights in print.

*If you haven't made an online reservation, you can also purchase tickets at the on-site ticket office.

*Since tickets often sell out, we recommend booking online in advance!

7. Enjoy your KR PASS comfortably. When you are checked at the gate, please present your ticket, seat reservation voucher, and passport.

*For those who haven't made advance seat reservations, please present your passport and the printed KR PASS ticket or the mobile screen at the KTX station's TRAVEL CENTER on the reservation date to reserve your seat.

 Stations

KTX is the fastest and the most convenient way to travel around Korea. Stations are spread throughout the nation and available even in cities far away from Seoul including Gangneung, Yeosu, Mokpo and Busan. 

It takes 5 hours to get to Busan from Seoul by bus but KTX will take you there in 2.5 hours!

Pick and choose between Select Pass and Consecutive Pass, depending on your travel needs.

You can flexibly choose your train rides and you can book a maximum of 2 sitting tickets in one day so make sure you book your preferred tickets online!

If you forgot to book your ticket online, don't you worry! You can also book tickets on-site.

Korail Pass (KTX)

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We hope that you can take advantage of the KR Pass when you are in Korea! If you have any questions, please leave a comment below, or send us an email at help@creatrip.com! You can also follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, or Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea.