Fares on major train lines in South Korea
■ What is the fare?
Fares vary according to train class and distance.
Even the lowest-grade Mugunghwa can be reached anywhere in the country in 5 hours. However, if you choose the high-speed train KTX, that time is cut in half.
Please refer to the table below for fares for major sectors by train.
■ Fare rate table for each major section (Unit : KRW)
| section | KTX | ITX-Saemaeul | Mugunghwaho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul – Daejeon | 23,700 | 16,000 | 10,800 |
| Seoul – Dongdaegu | 43,500 | 31,400 | 21,100 |
| Seoul – Singyeongju | 49,300 | – | – |
| Seoul – Ulsan | 53,500 | – | – |
| Seoul – Busan | 59,800 | 42,600 | 28,600 |
| Seoul – Pohang | 53,600 | – | – |
| Seoul – Masan | 33,300 | 41,100 | – |
| Seoul – Gangneung | 27,600 | – | – |
| Seoul – Donghae | 31,300 | – | – |
| Yongsan – Iksan | 32,000 | 23,700 | 16,000 |
| Yongsan – Gwangju Songjeong | 46,800 | 33,100 | 22,300 |
| Yongsan – Mokpo | 52,800 | 39,600 | 26,600 |
| Yongsan – Yeosu Expo | 47,200 | 41,100 | 27,600 |
• Infant: under 6 years old
One infant per adult can ride for free. However, if you designate a seat for an infant or are traveling with more than one infant, you must purchase a ticket with a 75% discount.
• Children: 6 to 13 years old
50% off the adult fare on all trains.
• Seniors: 65 years or older
30% discount on adult fares on all trains on weekdays
30% discount on Mugunghwa only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
• Disabled: Severe (Level 1-3)
50% discount on adult fare (up to parents/guardians)
• Disabled: Mild (Level 4~6)
KTX, ITX-Saemaeul, ITX-Cheongchun: 30% discount on adult fare
50% discount on Mugunghwa only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
