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Everything you need to know about getting around South Korea
18.02.2024 - 11:43 / lonelyplanet.com
There aren't many destinations that make getting around as easy as South Korea does – it's a gift to travelers who love to explore on their own schedule.
Its relatively small size combined with some of the best transportation infrastructure in the world allows everyone to get from here to there with minimal hassle and expense. Compared to countries with similar economic standing, Korea's trains, buses and taxis are also surprisingly cheap.
They truly are the gold standard when it comes to public transport – high-speed rail connects cities across the peninsula, buses reach every corner of the country, and boats ferry travelers to islands scattered off the west coast.
In cities, subway systems and local buses will carry you anywhere you want to go, while bike-sharing systems are increasingly becoming a viable option. If you decide to rent a car and hit the open road, you'll find a well-maintained – if sometimes crowded – road system. Here's everything you need to know about getting around South Korea.
One of the first things you should do upon arriving in South Korea is purchase a rechargeable transportation card . They're cheaper than buying single-journey tickets and allow you to transfer between buses and the subway for free.
There are three types of cards: NAMANE, Tmoney and Cashbee (also known as the Korea Travel Card). NAMANE and Tmoney are slightly better options for most travelers because they're accepted everywhere, whereas buses in some southern regions don't take Cashbee. NAMANE can be purchased via an app or in designated kiosks at transport hubs; you can top up your card on the app anytime. Tmoney and Cashbee cards can be purchased at convenience stores and recharged there or at subway station charging machines, but Tmoney cards can also be purchased from machines in subway stations.
You can also use your transport card in many taxis and even some businesses. Just look for their logos displayed in windows or on the card reader.
South Korea has some internal flights, but it only makes sense to fly domestically when traveling to and from Jeju-do . In Seoul, all flights to and from Jeju City operate out of Gimpo International Airport on the city's west side. Flying time is one hour, and you can usually snag a round-trip ticket for around ₩81,000.
Many of South Korea's islands can only be reached by boat. Most ferries to the islands off the coast of Incheon depart from the Incheon International Ferry Terminal, while most ferries to southwestern islands depart from the Mokpo Ferry Passenger Terminal.
If you'd prefer to sail to Jeju-do rather than fly, you can do so from numerous ports along the south coast, including Mokpo and Busan. Ferry tickets can be booked online at Gabogosipon-Seom
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