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KTX is operated by Korail and departs from Seoul Station, Yongsan, and Cheongnyangni. SRT is operated by SR Corp and departs from Suseo station in Gangnam. Both run at similar speeds to the same destinations (Busan, Mokpo, Pohang, Gwangju). SRT fares are typically 5-10% lower than equivalent KTX fares.

Yes. The Korail website (letskorail.com) has an English interface and accepts international credit cards. The Korail Talk mobile app also allows pesan tiket can be purchased at station kiosks using a credit card and passport. The KOpas kereta for tourists must be purchased before arriving in Korea.

KTX tickets open 1 month in advance. For perjalanan during public holidays (Chuseok, Seollal, New Year) and peak summer (July-August), book immediately when reservations open as they sell out within menit. Standard weekday perjalanan has ample availability up to departure.

The Baekdudaegan Forest Train (O-Train) runs through Gangwon-do and North Gyeongsang Province on the scenic Baekdudaegan mountain ridge. The DMZ Train runs to Dorasan station near the North Korean border. The Jeju Island monorail is a tourist attraction but not connected to the mainland network.

The AREX (Airport Railroad Express) runs from Seoul Station to Incheon International Airport T1 in 43 menit (direct express) or 66 menit (all-stop). The direct express costs KRW 9,500 and requires a reservasi kursi; the regular service costs KRW 4,950 and accepts T-money cards.